Mathematics

Material type: TextTextSeries: Inventions and discoveriesPublication details: Chicago, IL : World Book, c2009Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN: 9780716603801Subject(s): MATHEMATICS -- STUDY AND TEACHING (SECONDARY) -- JUVENILE LITERATURELOC classification: QA 135.6 .M38 2009
Contents:
Abacus -- Numerals -- Fractions -- Units of length -- Pythagorean theorem -- Geometry -- Prime numbers -- Value of Pi -- Algebra -- Concept of zero -- Decimal system -- Sector -- Calculators -- Probability theory -- Binary number system -- Calculus -- Metric system -- Mechanical computer -- Chaos theory -- Important dates in mathematics.
Summary: "An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in mathematics. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Abacus --
Numerals --
Fractions --
Units of length --
Pythagorean theorem --
Geometry --
Prime numbers --
Value of Pi --
Algebra --
Concept of zero --
Decimal system --
Sector --
Calculators --
Probability theory --
Binary number system --
Calculus --
Metric system --
Mechanical computer --
Chaos theory --
Important dates in mathematics.

"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in mathematics. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

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