Bibliograph

Mathematics

Type

Label

Mathematics

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references p. 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor