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Author
Series
Great Courses volume 17
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2007
Language
English
Description
Starting with the analysis of the proposition 0.999999999 ... = 1, this lecture explores what it means to add up an infinite series of numbers. Some infinite series converge on a definite value, while others grow arbitrarily large.
3) Garden math
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how math can be used in a garden, from measuring the area to predicting vegetable growth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"With this book, kids can unlock the mysteries of math and discover the wonder of numbers. From fractions to pi, and measurements to probability, kids will find out incredible information, such as why zero is so useful; how to tell time on Earth and other planets; how music, math, and space, are all connected and so much more!"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Rapidly multiplying rabbits are taking over the village of Chee, and soon there are so many that even the Pied Piper cannot get rid of them, but a girl named Amanda discovers a pattern that leads to a way to make the rabbits leave.
13) Math curse
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[1995]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse.
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Now, it is easier than ever before to understand complex mathematical concepts and formulas and how they relate to real-world business situations. All you have to do it apply the handy information you will find in Business Math For Dummies. Featuring practical practice problems to help you expand your skills, this book covers topics like using percents to calculate increases and decreases, applying basic algebra to solve proportions, and working...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Not everyone loves word problems or fractions, but everyone loves food! Every sample problem relates to kids' favorite snacks. Even better, each problem is broken down into four easy-to-follow steps, with tips and pointers on how to successfully solve the problem and apply the same strategies to other problems. Design elements aid in understanding the math concepts, and lively, color photographs pull the reader in.
19) The math book: from Pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
The infinite mysteries and beauty of mathematics is unfolded, beginning millions of years ago with ancient 'ant odometers' & moving through time to our modern day quest for new dimensions. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about in this inviting anthology include cicada generated prime numbers.