Geometry For Dummies

by Wendy Arnone

You know that geometry is a math thing, right? You remember that much from school. You also probably remember that it has something to do with circles, squares, diameters, angles, and all those other terms that floated in (and probably right out of ) your head as you were cramming for all those geometry tests way back when. But your math teacher probably never told you that you'd actually use that stuff in real life - if he had, maybe you would have paid more attention!Well, don't fret. You're in the same boat as almost everyone else. Geometry has about a million (a rough estimate) uses in real life - for example, you may have some home improvement projects you want to tackle; you have to know how to cut the wood at certain angles to make them fit together. ( Bet you didn't realize that carpenters have to be experts at geometry as well!) With a basic knowledge of geometry, building some bookshelves for your kid's room becomes so much easier.

"Geometry For Dummies" can give you that basic understanding of geometry, and you might actually have a little fun along the way. Written in a breezy, easy-to-understand, non-textbook-like style, this book helps you with all your geometrical dilemmas.

In "Geometry For Dummies," you'll find out about the following topics and more: Understanding lines and anglesWorking up a geometry proofAll those funny shapes: circles, rectangles, triangles, and the ever versatile polygonHaving your Pi and eating it, tooTaking the next step into trigonometryDoing someone a solid: Exploring prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, and spheresTop Ten list of cool careers that use geometry and tips for making geometry easierAppendices with formulas, theorems, and other helpful geometry resources

So whatever your reason for wanting to learn geometry - a home improvement project, helping your kid with his or her homework, or just a fascination with funny shapes - "Geometry For Dummies" is just what you need to recall what you learned in school and put it to good use.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2001

Reviews

[Ren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was bought for my sister, who is...well...not so great at math...and I happened to leaf through it a couple of times throughout the year. It is a great help, but I would not rely on this completely. It gives great insight for certain concepts, but it does not give a full picture of the subject. It is a great aid though!

[Maddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

very easy to learn and understand

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

Geometry brush up

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful as for a rapid learning experience. Used in conjunction with Khan Academy. Preparing for GMAT. A side benefit? I'm inspired to design more complicated quilts.