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A lively and humor-infused treasury of scientific lore takes readers on an illustrated tour of top ideas in the scientific world, from the range of infinity and the interior of black holes to the earth's eventual destruction by the sun to the speed of nerve impulses. Original.

Presents two hundred and fifty math questions on topics including fractions, decimals, and roots, in a book in which half the questions are presented by flipping the title over.

Shows through puzzles and activities, that math is a part of everyday life and introduces women who use math in their daily jobs.

Shows through puzzles and activities, that math is a part of everyday life and introduces women who use math in their daily jobs.

Explains the meaning of mathematical terms which begin with the different letters of the alphabet from abacus, binary, and cubit to zillion

Presents surprising facts about mathematics.

Presents math problems that are used in everyday living including calculating costs of telephone calls, time for activities, savings on sale items, and the cost of a new outfit.

Includes multiplication tables and other measures such as area, weight, world time zones, fabric widths, geological table, shoe and clothing sizes.