MATHEMATICSAn Illustrated History of Numbers – Revised and Updated
(100 Ponderables)
Tom Jackson
Includes a removable, foldout 12-page timeline/chart poster
978-1-62795-196-8 | Hardcover | 144 pages | 9.25″ x 11.2″
List Price: $24.95
DESCRIPTION
REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION Here is the latest edition of this essential guide to mathematics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that explores the work of history’s greatest mathematicians. These include the teasing genius of Pierre de Fermat, who said he knew the answers but rarely gave them up, the helpful guidance of Fibonacci, whose 13th-century compendium for bookkeepers proved to be a valuable tool for the most high-minded mathematicians, and the fractal pattern discovered by Wacław Sierpinski now used to plan the route a mailman takes. With a glimpse of the abstract landscapes of infinite numbers and multi-dimensional shapes that these incredible minds explore, we can begin to get beyond school-day sums and understand the true power of mathematics.
- 100 milestone facts reveal the greatest mathematical breakthroughs through the eyes of the people who made them.
- Authoritative text, historical imagery, and helpful diagrams are combined with stories and everyday examples to make the complex mathematics accessible to everyone.
- Includes a 12-page foldout Timeline poster which stretches out to 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) long.
Mathematics is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!
REVIEWS
“Do you remember with fondness the thrill of mathematical discovery? Reading the Ponderables Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers is the perfect way to capture the joy you once felt.”
Bergers Book Reviews
“Fascinating reading to anyone even slightly interested in mathematics and numbers…Both adults and young adults…will very much enjoy this volume…A truly excellent book.”
Portland Book Review
“An exquisite history of math.”
The Washington Post
AUTHOR BIO
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.