Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? Artist Isabel Greenberg and author Seth Fishman illuminate some of the biggest numbers in the universe -- a hundred billion trillion...

"An engaging and imaginative tour through the fundamental mathematical concepts-from arithmetic to infinity-that form the building blocks of our universe. Our universe has multiple origin stories, from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing-no matter, no cosmos, not even empty space-could we create a universe using only math? Irreverent, richly illustrated, and boundlessly creative,...

Zegarelli and Fanning focus on critical concepts taught in a typical pre-algebra course in order to help you cram for an exam, or as a reference for parents and tutors helping with homework. From fractions, decimals and percents to solving word problems, the authors explain formulas, provide helpful tips, and help you understand graphs and charts so that you can ace that class-- or just satisfy your own need to understand pre-algebra. -- adapted from...

"Every civilization through history needed one thing to trade, build monuments, and grow food: math. Explore the many unique computing systems created by ancient civilizations and how they developed into the numbers and equations we use today"--

Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential. In Math-ish, Boaler shares...

"Preschoolers are introduced to the idea that math is everywhere and numbers are fun! Each page features lots of bright pictures for pre-readers and each activity is designed for little mathematicians to play with numbers as they count, compare, and measure"--

"For readers of Steven Strogatz's Infinite Powers and The Joy of x comes this illuminating exploration of the ways in which math-and the people who have mastered its inherent power through the ages-has shaped our world. In this captivating, sweeping history, Michael Brooks makes clear that mathematics was one of the foundational innovations that catapulted humanity from a nomadic existence to civilization, and that it has been instrumental in every...

"A unique introduction to how charts and graphs can present data in an easy-to-understand way. Using engaging text and humor, this introduction to an otherwise dry mathematics concept explains how to show information in chart or graph form in clear terms for young readers."--

This history of the pocket calculator reveals how the device was designed and invented, and how it ushered in modern mathematics and contributed to both the creation of the atomic bomb and the mission to land men on the moon.

Explains mathematical concepts with an historical overview of the field. Explores the uses and effects of math in daily life, and provides information on different career choices in this field. For academic readers.