How Math Works (How It Works) by Carol Vorderman

by Carol Vorderman

How Math Works investigates many mathematical questions and helps you discover the answers. It provides brain-teasing puzzles and tricks as well as down-to-earth educational experiments that are fun to do. The experiments make use of basic equipment and everyday items that may already be right at hand around your house and garden. By performing the experiments, you can understand the mathematical principles involved and see how they actually work.The experiments in How Math Works are presented step-by-step to demonstrate clearly what is happening. They demystify math and encourage a real understanding of the subject. Additional informative illustrations show the relevance of math to the world around us. Fascinating biographies introduce men and women who have advanced our understanding of how to use numbers.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Childrens, Education

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Carol Vorderman is one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities. Dubbed 'the Queen of Detox', her bestselling detox titles, including Detox for Life and Summer Detox, have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

Reviews

[Ardyth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Every time I open this book, I feel attacked. =D Visually, I mean. Every last millimeter is put to use, it's just a wall of text and images and AGGGHHH! When I can force myself past the visual overwhelm, the experiments seem interesting, but... I know our son, and there is no way he is going to use this book by choice.

Nor will I -- I've had it for several years and avoided it with a conviction that surprises even me. YMMV!

[Owais · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is my childhood book i always like to read i have my own book but tear up therefore i searched for ebook

[Mary Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how math should be taught, as a science and history class. Not simply formula driven , but project oriented. Shame on our schools for undermining and destroying(for most students) this wonderful knowledge of how our world works.