Description
“”A Passion for Mathematics”” is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs, students, and experienced mathematicians alike. In each chapter, Clifford Pickover provides factoids, anecdotes, definitions, quotations, and captivating challenges that range from fun, quirky puzzles to insanely difficult problems. Readers will encounter mad mathematicians, strange number sequences, obstinate numbers, curious constants, magic squares, fractal geese, monkeys typing Hamlet, infinity, and much, much more. “”A Passion for Mathematics”” will feed readers’ fascination while giving them problem-solving skills a great workout!
my son won’t put this down
A treasure of rmath lovers ! Not so easy to read (needs back and forth shuffling through the different quizzes, puzzles,etc.) but how full it is with fascinating things !
Very good math book for kids who is interest in math.
EXCELLENT
This fascinating, delightful and informative book is perfect for all those times and places when you’ve only got a few minutes to read. Perfectly sized tidbits of information, quotes, and questions served to both teach and tantalize. “A Passion for Mathematics” is completely capable of UNdoing 15 years of classes convincing you that math is dull and formulaic. If you (want to) like math, history, or stories about just plain weird people…get this book!