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Read the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers by david wells available from rakuten kobo. This little book is full of numbers, and why the author thought they were interesting. The penguin book of curious and interesting mathematics book. Revised edition penguin press science on free shipping on qualified orders. The penguin dictionary of mathematics takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics, from algebra to mechanics and from number theory to statistics. Central avenue phoenix, az 85004 602 5345208 602 5340831. Poppers penguins is a childrens book written by richard and florence atwater. I had terrific fun with my 6th grade math students when reading them certain passages in this book. You are watching 1 to 10 penguins, a super fun number song created. A companion volume to the authors dictionary of curious and interesting numbers, which focuses on arithmetic and number theory. When this is done, the initial zero is ignored when the number of digits is counted, so 07923 counts as a 4digit number. The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers, by david wells, penguin press, new edition 1998 is full of interesting facts about all sorts of individual numbers. The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting geometry. If you know the book but cannot find it on abebooks, we can automatically search for it.
From minus one and its square root, via cyclic, weird, amicable, perfect, untouchable and lucky numbers. The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers is a reference book for recreational mathematics and elementary number theory written by david wells. But unfortunately, the book fails for a number of reasons. The aim of the book is to entertain and enthral the reader, which it certainly does. Revised edition david wells first published in 1986, this mindboggling and entertaining dictionary, arranged in order of magnitude, exposes the fascinating facts about certain numbers and number sequences very large primes, amicable numbers and golden squares to give but a few examples. The penguin book of curious and interesting numbers loaded with information, lighthearted and well written, this book describes and defines lots of interesting numbersfactorials, hexidecimals, triangular numbers, pi, primes, etc.
The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers book. D g wells this dictionary of numbers, arranged in order of magnitude, exposes the fascinating facts about certain numbers and number sequences. The first edition was published in paperback by penguin books in 1986 in the uk, and a revised edition appeared in 1997 isbn 0140261494. The penguin book of curious and interesting numbers loaded with information, lighthearted and well written, this book describes and defines lots of interesting numbers factorials, hexidecimals, triangular numbers, pi, primes, etc. Penguin deserves credit for publishing such a book it may not have broad appeal, but for the right essentially its one long list of interesting numbers, with a brief but lucid description of each, illustrating by example the depth and fascination of mathematics and written with wells characteristic intelligence and clarity. Revised edition penguin press science paperback may 1, 1998. The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers is a reference book for recreational mathematics and elementary number theory written by david. Published april 7th 1987 by penguin books first published 1968. Lee the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers por david wells disponible en rakuten kobo. Since the definition of interesting is usually a subjective, intuitive notion of interesting, it should be understood as a halfhumorous application of selfreference in order to obtain a paradox. He has published several books of problems and popular mathematics including the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting geometry, the penguin book of curious and interesting puzzles, the penguin book of curious and interesting mathematics, and, also for penguin, you are a mathematician.
Pdf the penguin dictionary of mathematics download full. Invaluable for students at all levels, it is also a useful and versatile source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians and scientists of all kinds who use mathematics. These sections below will offer advice and guidance on what children typically learn in each year of school, with some ideas for helping them if they get stuck. The penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers pdf. Penguin populations, however, are highly vulnerable to changes in climate and ocean temperature, including recent global warming. Buy the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers by david wells from waterstones today. The entries in this book cover curves, topology, tilings and all branches of plane and threedimensional geometry, from euclid to fractals. David wells the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers penguin books. The penguin book of curious and interesting numbers. Full text of the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting geometry see other formats. From minus one and its square root, via cyclic, weird, amicable, perfect, untouchable and lucky numbers, aliquot sequences, the cattle problem, pascals triangle and the syracuse algorithm, music, magic and maps, pancakes, polyhedra and palindromes, to numbers so large that they boggle the imagination, all you ever wanted to know about numbers. From the author of innumeracy, this book explores the beauty and fascination of mathematics.
Penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers. A great way to find areas of maths to explore further and use as a stimulus to teaching. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Counting and writing numbers become easy with pinkfong number songs. All these questions and a host more are answered in this fascinating book, which has now been newly. Contents introduction vii acknowledgements he a list of mathematicians in chronological sequence xiii glossary xvi bibliography xix the dictionary 1 tables 1 the first 100 triangular numbers, squares and cubes 2. Counting 1 to 10 number songs pinkfong songs for children. Buy the penguin dictionary of curious and interesting numbers penguin press science rev ed by david wells isbn. Revised edition penguin press science 9780140261493 by wells, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sarah zellaby has always been in an interesting position. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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The species gathers together into approximately 40 colonies that settle on ice shelves and landfast ice along the coastline of antarctica. This book gives a summary of every interesting number known. Revised edition has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun shop the allnew. The book of longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one womans bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. Occasionaliy a number is written with initial zeros, for example 07923. If youre teaching math to grade school level kids, this is chock full of interesting little bits that will perk the students interest, but will also may trigger them to understand one or another aspect of mathematics.
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