Math Trek

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Adventures in the Math Zone

By Ivars Peterson and Nancy Henderson

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Math Trek by Ivars Peterson and Nancy Henderson takes young readers on an exciting journey through the wonders of mathematics. Packed with fascinating anecdotes and hands-on activities, the book challenges children to see maths as an exciting and integral part of everyday life. Engaging illustrations and thought-provoking questions help demystify concepts and spark curiosity in young minds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a curious youngster eager to explore the fascinating world of mathematics through fun, real-life applications and engaging activities. It's perfect for nurturing a love for numbers and problem-solving while making the learning experience both enjoyable and educational.

Take a wild and wacky trip to the Math Zone--where you can venture into the Fractal Forest, ride a Mobius roller coaster, and stroll along the Boredwalk, all the while learning math! Filled with interesting and fun projects, Math Trek helps kids discover math in everyday life.

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Did you ever imagine that learning math could be as much fun as a roller coaster ride? Check out the MathZone!

Take a wild and wacky trip to the Math Zone where you can venture into the Fractal Forest, ride a Möbius roller coaster, and stroll along the Boredwalk, all while learning math! Filled with interesting and fun projects, Math Trek helps kids discover math in everyday life.

From untangling knots to winning games with weird dice, kids will be amazed at the math tricks they can do. Kids, parents, and teachers will see that exploring math can be full of adventure.

More than 40 activities explore Möbius strips, secret codes, primes, fractals, chaos, and much more.

Eye-catching art and entertaining sidebars help illustrate each concept.

Ivars Peterson (Washington, D.C.) is an award-winning mathematics writer known for his popular books The Jungles of Randomness, The Mathematical Tourist, and Islands of Truth. He also writes about mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines.

Nancy Henderson (Washington, D.C.) is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in New Scientist, Science and Children, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, and many other publications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471315704

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Ivars Peterson Nancy Henderson Science & Nature

About the Author

IVARS PETERSON is an award-winning mathematics writer known for his popular books The Jungles of Randomness, The Mathematical Tourist, and Islands of Truth. He also writes about mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines.

NANCY HENDERSON is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in New Scientist, Science and Children, U.S. News & World Report, the Washington Post, and many other publications.