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I Wish I Knew That
Math
2012
First Published
3.90
Average Rating
144
Number of Pages

Math, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to: Basic operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division The math behind money The connections between math and music Irrational numbers – Why did Pythagoras have one of his followers killed just for talking about the square root of 2? The value of zero Angles – from acute, all the way to reflexive Coordinates and the Cartesian plane Probability – What is the likelihood of being struck by lightning? Logic – induction, deduction and Sherlock Holmes Computers and algorithms Code breaking – from ancient Rome to super computers With its readable style and engaging examples, I Wish I Knew That: Math can give children a head start or a helping hand in their understanding of math. Even grownups could learn a thing or two that they may have forgotten or maybe things they never learned at all!

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Author

Mike Goldsmith
Author · 22 books
Dr. Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of nonfiction books for children.
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