Think of a Number

Think of a Number
Dorling Kindersley (7 Jul 2005)
ISBN: 1405310316 96 pages PDF 11 MB

Think of a Number is a maths book unlike any you've seen before. Most maths books teach you how to do sums and calculations, but Think of a Number is completely different. Maths isn't just about sums and calculations, numbers can take you anywhere. This book is all about the weird and wonderful side of maths, with the hard bits left out. With Think of a Number you'll explore a fantastic world of wonder that is full of surprises … a dazzling adventure to infinity and beyond -crack codes, unravel mazes; discover why there are 60 minutes in an hour, why daisies have to have 34, 55, or 89 petals, and why finding a prime number could make you a millionaire. Think of a Number is not just a reference book. It's also packed with activities that children can try out on their own or with friends, including brainteasers, magic tricks, mind-reading techniques and things to make. Find out about the simple puzzles that stumped the world's brainiest mathematicians for centuries.
About the Author
Johnny Ball has masterminded and presented more than 20 children's television series about maths and science. He is best known for the hit BBC series Think of a Number, which transformed maths for a generation of children. A former Butlins redcoat and comedian, Johnny presented Playschool for 17 years and has earned an EMMY nomination, a BAFTA, and 10 other awards. A Fellow of the Mathematical Association, Johnny has written five children's books and the hit educational musical "Tales and Maths and Legends".
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