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Book

Mathematics.

Call Number

  • J 510 MATH (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chicago : World Book, c2009.

Physical Description

48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 28 cm.

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.

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.

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World Book, Inc.