Bibliograph

Mathematics

Type

Label

Mathematics

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references p. 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mathematics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

258770337

Series statement

Inventions and discoveries

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"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Abacus -- Numerals -- Fractions -- Units of length -- The Pythagorean theorem -- Geometry -- Prime numbers -- The value of Pi -- Algebra -- The concept of zero -- The decimal system -- The sector -- Calculators -- The probability theory -- The Binary number system -- Calculus -- The metric system -- The mechanical computer -- Chaos theory -- Important dates in mathematics

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor