Mathematics Explained

This fun title makes math intriguing not only by teaching the principles of math but also by putting them into a real-world context. Readers learn about the first evidence of numerals found in carvings in eastern Afghanistan, that they can apply trigonometry to measuring the Eiffel Tower, and that the Fibonacci series applies to the dimensions of petals on a flower. By showing how math can be applied in everyday life, this title stands apart from other books on the subject.