mathematics

Examines the mathematical genius of Benjamin Franklin and how he used mathematical ideas in his scientific work such as magic squares and circles.

Traces the development of mathematics in eastern and western cultures from the time of the Greek and Roman empires to the thirteenth century.

Traces the development of mathematics in Western Europe from the early fifteenth century until the later part of the eighteenth century.

Contains information to help adults build mathskills.

Explores how various mathematical theories and discoveries have offered deeper insight into the universe, demonstrating the link between the scientific world and the human mind.

Presents a collection of nineteen lectures presented by a number of distinguished mathematicians at the Bay Area Math Adventures lecture series and covers topics from classical geometry to work in number theory using elliptic curves.

A collection of mathematical stories, essays, and anecdotes.

The author uses mathematics to explain one hundred of the world's curiosities, and discusses the odds of winning the lottery, the physics of sobriety tests, long lines, the pattern of a leopard's spots, and more.

Presents math teaching strategies for kindergarten through sixth grade, discussing problem solving as the focus, manipulatives, children's literature, cooperative learning, writing, differentiated instruction, and technology, and includes a CD-ROM containing over one hundred pages of reproducible classroom resources.

Beginning with the sundials of the ancient Egyptians, readers will learn much more than just how to measure time. Simple explanations of time zones and the inner workings of classic and modern timepieces accompany brief introductions to some of the greatest scientists to study time.