A book that brings mathematics to life in stories, puzzles and challenges. Here we find -
? How the fractions were squeezed between the whole numbers ? Witness the rise and fall of the Roman numerals ? Do mental gymnastics with intriguing puzzles ? Challenge a friend to a special game ? Help factorials cut things down to size ? Discover what's a zillion ? Learn the magic of binary cards ? and many more topics A TOTAL of 41 fascinating topics? all presented with the Pappas flair we have come to recognize and enjoy.
- Helps kids find out that mathematics is more than just computation. - - Lets them discover the world of mathematics.-
