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The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics Paperback - 1994

by Theoni Pappas

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The author of The Joy of Mathematics explores the mathematics of nature, literature and art. This fascinating look at the surprising ways mathematics influences the everyday world takes an abstract universe and anchors it to the "real" worlds of science, history and the arts in an intriguing way. Photos and line drawings.

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Explores exciting and amazing ideas and topics in mathematics.


Delves into the world of ideas, explores the spell mathematics casts on our lives, and helps you discover mathematics where you least expect it. Be spellbound by the mathematical designs found in nature. Learn how knots may untie the mysteries of life. Be mesmerized by the computer revolution. Discover how the hidden forces of mathematics -hold architectural structures together -connect your telephone calls -help airplanes get off the ground - solve the mysteries of the living cell. See how some artists use a mathematical palette in their works and how many writers draw upon the wealth of its ideas. Experience all this in The Magic of Mathematics.

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  • Title The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics
  • Author Theoni Pappas
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wide World Publishing, San Carlos, California, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1994-04
  • ISBN 9780933174993 / 0933174993
  • Weight 0.86 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 1.78 cm)
  • Age range 10 to 10 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 5
  • Category Mathematics
  • Library of Congress subjects Mathematics - Popular works
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 94011653
  • Dewey Decimal Code 510

About the author

Her many books and calendars appeal toboth young and adult audiences and intrigue the "I hate math people" as well asthe math enthusiasts. Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club(TM)selections, and her Joy of Mathematics was selected as a Pick-of-the-Paperbacks.Her other innovative creations include: The Mathematics Calendar, The Children'sMathematics Calendar, The Mathematics Engagement Calendar, The Math-T-Shirt, andWhat Do You See?-An optical illusion slide show with text. Pappas is also theauthor of the the books: The Joy of Mathematics, More Joy of Mathematics, Math Talk, MathematicsJourneys, Fractals, Googols & Other Mathematical Tales, The Adventures ofPenrose-the mathematical cat, Math for Kids & Other People Too!, The FurtherAdventures of Penrose-the mathematical cat, More Mathematical Adventures withPenrose the mathematical cat, The Magic of Mathematics, Mathematical Scandals, Math-A-Day, Mathematical Footprints, Math Stuff and Mathematical Snippets, Puzzles from Penrose, Do the Math, Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive.Many of her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditionalChinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
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