Most of our U· X· L advisors list mathematics reference as the number one priority for their school curriculum -- and sadly there are very few sources that address this subject at the middle school level. To fill this need for in-depth definitions and essays on mathematical concepts and scientists for younger audiences, U· X· L developed "Math and Mathematicians." This two-volume set contains facts and features that make learning about mathematics enjoyable. Students will find everything from biographies, encyclopedic articles and chronologies to word definitions and fascinating trivia. Middle school and high school students working on cross-curriculum assignments in math class or science projects will find 50 contemporary and historical biographies ranging from three-to-five pages covering the early life, influences and career of mathematicians from around the world. They'll also discover approximately 35 concept and principle articles -- ranging from two to four pages -- describing the time period, culture and circumstances in which the breakthrough was discovered and a non-technical explanation of the principles involved. Some of the math concepts covered include currency, logarithms, prime numbers, quadrilaterals, time, weight and more. Chronological arrangements introduce the life and achievements of the individuals profiled and contain quotes by or about the biographee, further reading lists and other anecdotal information to keep each entry interesting. Among the many mathematicians featured in this student-friendly reference include: Niels Abel, Norwegian algebraistMaria Agnesi, Italian mathematicianGeorge Boole, English mathematician andlogicianEuclid of Alexandria, Greek geometerGalileo, Italian physicist and astronomerAl-Khwarizmi, Arab algebraist and astronomerIsaac Newton, English mathematician and physicistEmmy Noether, German mathematicianPythagoras of Samos, Greek geometer and philosopherSrinivasa Ramanujan, East Indian number theorist "Words to Know" sidebars are included to provide definitions for difficult mathematical and common terms, with a cumulative "Words to Know" section located in each volume's front matter. Readers will also find photographs, diagrams, charts, numerous fact boxes and other graphics to help them understand the everyday applications of these greatest mathematical discoveries.
| ISBN | 0787638129 | | Pages | 420 | | ISBN13 | 9780787638122
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 2 Hardbacks | | Publisher | Cengage Gale | | Weight (grammes) | 1769 | | Imprint | Cengage Gale | | Published in | Andover | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 300 | | Publication date | 23 Jul 1999 | | Width (mm) | 192 | | Non-book description | v. <1-4 > : | | Spine width (mm) | 57 | | Library of Congress | QA28.B78 1 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY | 510.9 | | Interest age | From 10 To 14 | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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..."attractively presented for teenage readers...an informative, anecdotal style...relevant to middle and high school students." -- "Infotech" (March 2001)
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