This is no ordinary maths book. It's an incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts; tricks that will amaze friends and family; and fun, interactive activities.
Young readers will love...
* Using maths to create uncrackable codes. * Exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) * Discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading.
Rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light. Whoever new that maths could be this much fun?
With a glossary of key mathematical terms included, this brain-boosting book is perfect for readers aged 8+.
Author description
Anna Claybourne is an award-winning science writer, and has written many books for Usborne Publishing, A&C Black and Franklin Watts. She writes mainly non-fiction, covering topics such as science, art, wildlife and fashion, but has also published books about Shakespeare, myths and legends and retellings of literary classics. Josephine Wolff is an ilustrator and communication designer from Berlin. She loves illustrating characters, creating fantastic worlds, and inventing new stories.
Table of contents
Introduction Chapter 1: Shapes Chapter 2: Patterns and Sequences Chapter 3: Mind-Boggling Tricks Chapter 4: Magical Mathematics Chapter 5: Curiouser and Curiouser Chapter 5: Fool Your Friends Glossary