I Wish I Knew That: Math: Cool Stuff You Need to Know

I Wish I Knew That: Math: Cool Stuff You Need to Know
Â Whether you have forgotten what you learned or are starting fresh, I Wish I Knew That Math is a great guide which teaches anything from basic operations to more complex mathematics, including geometry, money, logic and probability in a clear, concise manner.

Math, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to:

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- Basic operations â€“ addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- The math behind money
- The connections between math and music
- Irrational numbers â€“ Why did Pythagoras have one of his followers killed just for talking about the square root of 2?
- The value of zero
- Angles â€“ from acute, all the way to reflexive
- Coordinates and the Cartesian plane
- Probability â€“ What is the likelihood of being struck by lightning?
- Logic â€“ induction, deduction and Sherlock Holmes
- Computers and algorithms
- Code breaking â€“ from ancient Rome to super computers
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With its readable style and engaging examples, I Wish I Knew That: Math can give children a head start or a helping hand in their understanding of math. Even grownups could learn a thing or two that they may have forgotten or maybe things they never learned at all!
Country USA
Brand Reader's Digest
Manufacturer Reader's Digest
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2012-05-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781606524732

Country	USA
Brand	Reader's Digest
Manufacturer	Reader's Digest
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2012-05-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781606524732

I Wish I Knew That: Math: Cool Stuff You Need to Know

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