Overview

Lets children discover the secret history of everyday maths and explore the why and where of essential maths topics Incredible historical stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to coordinates. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how codes keep our secrets safe. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read. What's the Point of Maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From measuring a pyramid to predicting comets, from counting like the Babylonians to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were discovered and invented and how to apply them today - in the classroom and the real world! Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds. Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice.

Full Product Details

Author:   DK ,  Phonic Books
Publisher:   Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:   DK Children
Dimensions:   Width: 22.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 28.30cm
Weight:   0.752kg
ISBN:  

9780241343524

ISBN 10:   0241343526
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   02 January 2020
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Children's (6-12) ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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The explanations in What's the Point of Maths? are clear and concise and its simple diagrams bring further clarity. Like most DK books, this is well executed... * GeekDad *

"""The explanations in What's the Point of Maths? are clear and concise and its simple diagrams bring further clarity. Like most DK books, this is well executed..."" * GeekDad *"

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