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Penrose, no ordinary cat, takes us on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts and characters. Now he takes off again on new adventures.
Join him as he .....discovers the mathematical rep-tiles...meets x, the mathematical actor..... is overpowered by a hoard of numbers ...stumbles onto the math rods... has a close encounter with Probably... discovers how 1+1!=2 ... helps Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry ... takes on Napier's hot rods ... crosses pi's path ... learns that mathematical doughnuts are not for dunking ...tantalizes, teases and perplexes us with his puzzles and games.
These amusing and informative tales are just a few of many enchanting stories written in the author's captivating style that is sure to make mathematics entertaining. The reader will gain new insights and appreciation for mathematics and its many facets.
Penrose, no ordinary cat, takes us on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts and characters. Now he takes off again on new adventures.
Join him as he .....discovers the mathematical rep-tiles...meets x, the mathematical actor..... is overpowered by a hoard of numbers ...stumbles onto the math rods... has a close encounter with Probably... discovers how 1+1!=2 ... helps Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry ... takes on Napier's hot rods ... crosses pi's path ... learns that mathematical doughnuts are not for dunking ...tantalizes, teases and perplexes us with his puzzles and games.
These amusing and informative tales are just a few of many enchanting stories written in the author's captivating style that is sure to make mathematics entertaining. The reader will gain new insights and appreciation for mathematics and its many facets.
Due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Be sure to check for other copies, because there may be other editions available.
Due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Be sure to check for other copies, because there may be other editions available.
About the Author-
Mathematics teacher and consultant, Theoni Pappas is a nationally recognized for her best selling books. Pappas is committed to demystifying mathematics and to helping eliminate the elitism and fear often associated with it.
In 2000 she received the California Alumni Association Excellence in Achievement Award in recognition of significant & exemplary career accomplishments in demystifying mathematics.
Many of her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, traditional & simplified Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Reviews-
Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and The Stinky Cheese Man. ___________ About FRACTALS, GOOGOLS & OTHER MATHEMATICAL TALES-- Received the TOP TEN AWARD for Best Children's Book by Educational..."Pappas' Books have been gold mines of mathematical entertainment for me...spreading such inspiration and mathematical good cheer." --Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse "Pappas' books have been gold mines of mathematical entertainment for me ...spreading such inspirational and mathematical good cheer."
Jackie Faillace Getgood, NCTM magazine
About MATH FOR KIDS & OTHER PEOPLE TOO!--"Pick a page, any page, and let the fun begin! Theoni Pappas's choice of stories, puzzles, and games is delightful, challenging, and timeless."
Parent Council, LTD
"This book conveys in many fun ways the joy of mathematics."
Shirley Roberts, Teaching Children Mathematics, NCTM magazine (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
About THE ADVENTURES OF PENROSE-- "...students will find the stories interesting and will be challenged by the suggested activities and questions. ...useful as motivational stories...and extensions of their lesson. ...helps teachers develop a better understanding of skills and concepts and to motivate students to really like mathematics."
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