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Math in action

10 fun math activities
2023
"Readers will find out just how important math is to their everyday lives--and to important human advancements such as exploring Mars--with this ... title that features ten ... math-powered activities. Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations will guide readers through activities including creating an obstacle course for a Mars rover and using a shadow to measure Earth's circumference"--Amazon.

Are numbers real?

the uncanny relationship of mathematics and the physical world
2016
Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their lives, traded goods, or kept track of their treasures? This book is an exploration of the way math has become more and more detached from reality but is driving the development of modern day physics.

What Can I Be?

STEM Careers from A to Z
2019
Provides brief explanations of a variety of STEM careers, one for each letter of the alphabet.

The math book

2023
". . . explores and explains subjects ranging from ancient mathematical ideas and inventions, such as prehistoric tally bones and Sumerian multiplication tables, through the developments in mathematics during medieval and Renaissance Europe, to the more recent rise of game and group theory"--OCLC.

STEM careers in the Military

"The military's ultimate mission is to protect and defend the US, and, to do so, it needs to use the most advanced technology when dealing with potential threats from other nations. Gaining that position of strength requires the development, utilization, and maintenance of the needed technologies which results in a multitude of STEM careers in all military forces"--.

How to choose your perfect math career

2023
"There are many careers to choose from within the world of math. Using the unique personality tests in this book, you can learn more about yourself, your skills, and your likes and dislikes so that you can discover what math career might suit you"--Adapted from back cover.

Jobs in math

2023
Introduces young readers to the various jobs in the field of mathematics, including computer programmers, statisticians, and more.

How to be a math genius

your brilliant brain and how to train it
2022
Presents math activities and puzzles, stories of math geniuses, math facts and statistics, and more.

Dream jobs in math

2017
" ... explores some of the amazing careers available in the field of mathematics ... From helping athletes gain a competitive edge to helping eradicate hunger around the world, readers may be surprised to learn [to] what exciting careers math can lead"--Amazon.com.

Space exploration

2022
"This book introduces young readers to math concepts around space exploration"--Provided by publisher.

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