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Geometry

GEOMETRY
Understanding Shapes and Sizes
(Inside Mathematics)

Mike Goldsmith
Series Editor: Tom Jackson

978-1-62795-138-8 | Paperback with flaps | 184 pages | 7.5″ x 8.8″

List Price: $19.95

DESCRIPTION

Geometry does not have to be confusing! Inside Mathematics: Geometry helps make sense of all of those lines and angles by showing its fascinating origins and how that knowledge is applied in everyday life. Written to engage and enthuse young minds, this accessible overview introduces readers to the amazing people who figured out how shapes work and how they can be used to build spaces and study places we cannot go, like the beginning of the Universe. Filled with enlightening illustrations and images, Geometry is arranged chronologically, from Euclid’s revolution to the Poincaré conjecture, to clearly show how ideas in mathematics evolved from the Ancient Egyptians in 3000 BC to the present day. What began as scratched circles and squares in the dirt has evolved into a branch of mathematics used to create realistic landscapes in video games, build mile-high skyscrapers, and manufacture robots so tiny they can swim in your bloodstream.

REVIEWS

“Gr 8 Up—Goldsmith explains the history of geometry though important mathematicians, significant concepts, and a variety of shapes. Beginning in ancient times with simple concepts (the Pythagorean theorem), the book progresses to the advanced, complex geometry studied today, such as non-Euclidean geometry. Stories and puzzles help make sense of the math and retain readers’ interest. An abundance of color photos and drawings provide visual examples described in the text. All of these aspects work together to deliver a book that is fun to read. While some topics need further research to be understood, Goldsmith’s lively tone will encourage readers to expand their knowledge. The book’s complexity and lack of thorough explanations will deter novice learners or those struggling with math. A table of contents, a glossary, and an index are included. VERDICT: Give this visually appealing book to readers who love math and are looking to explore concepts beyond their textbook.”
Katherine Rao, Palos Verdes Library District, CA, School Library Journal, December 13, 2019

AUTHOR BIO

Dr. Mike Goldsmith is a science writer and former head of the U.K.’s National Physical Laboratory, where he specialized in astronomy and the science of sound. In his many nonfiction books for children, Mike engages with a wide range of topics, including mathematics, space exploration, time travel and the history of science. Mike received a PhD in astrophysics from Keele University in the U.K. He lives in Twickenham, London. Tom Jackson, series editor, is a science and technology writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting these subjects into lively historical narratives by uncovering lively stories that help to create new ways to enjoy the sciences. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.

Schrödinger’s Cat

SCHRÖDINGER’S CAT
Fifty Experiments that Revolutionized Physics
(Great Experiments in Science)

Adam Hart-Davis

978-1-62795-189-0 | Hardcover | 176 pages | 6.5″ x 9″

List Price: $19.99

DESCRIPTION

From Galileo’s stargazing to quantum teleportation, Newton’s work with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger’s Cat tells the story of physics through fifty of its greatest experiments. Featuring engaging writing and clear explanations, Schrödinger’s Cat introduces the reader to the scientific experiments that have shaped the modern world.

  • Lucid exploration of the story of physics for the interested layperson
  • Author is a well-known, award-winning science communicator and historian
  • Part of the Great Experiments Series

AUTHOR BIO

Originally trained as a chemist at the universities of Oxford, York, and Alberta, Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance writer and broadcaster – he has presented television programs Tomorrow’s World, Local Heroes, and many others. He has collected various awards for both television and radio, as well as four medals and 14 honorary doctorates. He is the author of over 30 titles including Pavlov’s Dog, Schrödinger’s Cat, and Fibonacci’s Rabbits.

Nasa’s Bees

NASA’S BEES
Fifty Experiments that Revolutionized Robotics and AI
(Great Experiments in Science)

Rob Waugh

978-1-62795-190-6 | Hardcover| 176 pages | 6.5″ x 9″

List Price: $19.99

DESCRIPTION

The unveiling of increasingly intelligent robots had become a near daily occurrence when NASA revealed the robotic ‘bee’ helpers it was sending to the International Space Station in 2019. NASA’S Bees explores this and 49 more of the most groundbreaking discoveries and advances across the surprisingly long history of robotics and the closely related field of artificial intelligence. From the mechanical men of ancient legend to Tesla’s self-driving cars, Nasa’s Bees charts the fascinating evolution of the idea of using intelligent man-made or synthetic objects to fulfill our needs. It is a thorough and accessible guide to the history of some of the fastest growing areas of scientific research today. Lucid exploration of the story of robotics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries and advances

  • Fully illustrated throughout, with lively illustrations that illuminate the discoveries
  • The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns, exploring the benefits of each advance and its potential impact on our daily lives as well as the future of the field
  • Part of the Great Experiments Series

AUTHOR BIO

Rob Waugh is one of Britain’s leading science and technology journalists, having written about gadgets, apps and business technology for dozens of newspapers, magazines and websites over the last 20 years. His bylines include the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Metro and many more.

Fibonacci’s Rabbits

FIBONACCI’S RABBITS
Fifty Breakthroughs that Revolutionized Mathematics
(Great Experiments in Science)

Adam Hart-Davis

978-1-62795-188-3 | Hardcover | 176 pages | 6.5″ x 9″

List Price: $19.99

DESCRIPTION

The word ‘mathematics’ comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world. Yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci’s Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized ‘hops’, describing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.

  • Lucid exploration of the story of mathematics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries
  • Fully illustrated throughout, featuring clear explanations of the context, procedures, results and implications of each discovery
  • The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns • Part of the Great Experiments Series

AUTHOR BIO

Originally trained as a chemist at the universities of Oxford, York, and Alberta, Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance writer and broadcaster – he has presented television programs Tomorrow’s World, Local Heroes, and many others. He has collected various awards for both television and radio, as well as four medals and 14 honorary doctorates. He is the author of over 30 titles including Pavlov’s Dog and Schrödinger’s Cat.

Algebra to Calculus

ALGEBRA TO CALCULUS
Unlocking Math’s Amazing Power
(Inside Mathematics)

Mike Goldsmith
Series Editor: Tom Jackson

978-1-62795-117-3 | Paperback with flaps | 184 pages | 7.5″ x 8.9″

List Price: $19.95

DESCRIPTION

Think math is boring? Think again! Algebra to Calculus: Unlocking Math’s Amazing Power tells the story of algebra and calculus to explore the surprising, fascinating and sometimes mind-boggling evolution of mathematics through the ages. How do you make a decision with numbers? You have to use a kind of math called Boolean algebra. It’s a little strange because it only ever uses two numbers 1 or 0, and 1+1 always equals 1. Despite this weirdness, this algebra is used to create the nanoscale circuits in every microchip. Do you want to know more? Written to engage, entertain and enthuse readers young and old, Algebra to Calculus: Unlocking Math’s Amazing Power takes an entirely new approach to the wonderful world of mathematics. Along the way, readers will meet with geniuses, such as Diophantus and Newton, who figured out how to turn math problems into general techniques that worked whatever the situation. Readers will not only learn how computer chips process their programs, but also how a smartphone knows where it is, what the link is between snowflakes, cannonballs and wine barrels, and how Carl Gauss figured out how to add up all the numbers between 1 and 100 in less than a minute when he was just 10 years old! Algebra to Calculus: Unlocking Math’s Amazing Power shows there is a lot more going on than just x + y = z.

AUTHOR BIO

Dr. Mike Goldsmith is a science writer and former head of the U.K.’s National Physical Laboratory, where he specialized in astronomy and the science of sound. In his many nonfiction books for children, Mike engages with a wide range of topics, including mathematics, space exploration, time travel and the history of science. Mike received a PhD in astrophysics from Keele University in the U.K. He lives in Twickenham, London.

Tom Jackson, series editor, is a science and technology writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting these subjects into lively historical narratives by uncovering lively stories that help to create new ways to enjoy the sciences. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.

The Best Train Journeys in the World

THE BEST TRAIN JOURNEYS IN THE WORLD

Franco Tanel

978-1-62795-191-3 | Hardcover | 224 pages | 8.5″ x 11″

List Price: $29.95

DESCRIPTION

Here are more than 40 of the best train journeys in the world that will appeal to railroad enthusiasts as well as armchair travelers!

These journeys include: ·

  • Fascinating destinations and routes
  • Tourist lines as well as commuter trains
  • Luxury travel with five-star hotel services
  • Train travel in remote areas in the world
  • Travel for all budgets and ages

Each train journey provides:

  • Unusual or unique elements of the train
  • Scenic images along each route
  • Historical and technical notes
  • Mapping of each route
  • Practical tips and information

AUTHOR BIO

Franco Tanel is a journalist and photographer who began his professional career in 1979 working with the photographic agency D-Day. He has since collaborated with several major Italian photojournalism agencies, including Contrasto and Grazia Neri. Tanel focuses especially on topics related to transportation and infrastructure, including sustainable tourism and the environment, as well as issues related to immigration, always combining his journalistic and photography work. For many years, he covered transport and urban planning in specialist periodicals for the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore and has collaborated with Tuttotreno, Italy’s foremost periodical dedicated to rail travel, since its inception. He was part of the working group that founded the Green Logistics Expo, the first Italian fair dedicated to transport and sustainable logistics.

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