Marvels of Math: Fascinating Reads and Awesome Activities

by Kendall Haven

Overview

Riveting stories and intriguing facts about the innovations and triumphs of mathematicians throughout history answer such questions as, When did the concept of zero originate? Who discovered negative numbers? and How were geometry or algebraic equations first created? Each story has a list of terms to learn, related discussion questions, and experiments and activities that demonstrate and amplify the story's mathematical theme.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563085857
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/15/1998
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 15 Years

About the Author

KENDALL HAVEN is a nationally recognized master storyteller and the author of numerous books, including Marvels of Math, Write Right!, and Close Encounters with Deadly Dangers. A former research scientist, he is based in Fulton, California.