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The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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By (author): DK

Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Maths Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Maths in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Maths Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Maths, with:

- More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Maths Book is a captivating introduction to the world's most famous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explains how maths help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence.

Your Maths Questions, Simply Explained

What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to big questions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of maths. If you thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra and statistics, The Maths Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the history of maths, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat's Last Theorem.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Maths Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 1149g
  • Dimensions: 203 x 240mm
  • Publication Date: 05 Sep 2019
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780241350362

About DK

Originally a maths teacher from Australia Matt Parker is now a stand-up comedian and a YouTuber with over one hundred million views. He is the author of the #1 bestseller Humble Pi and Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension. Matt is also frequently seen heard and read on the Discovery Channel on BBC radio and in The Guardian in that order. He has previously held world records for both the Rubik's Cube and Space Invaders. In the pursuit of maths Matt has: flipped a coin 10000 times travelled to Antarctica memorized p to hundreds of digits and been bitten by a bullet ant in the Amazon rainforest. Matt has given maths lectures at Cambridge University Oxford University Harvard University and Lake Monger Primary School.

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