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Number Mysteries

The Number Mysteries

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"The Number Mysteries" by Marcus du Sautoy is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

"Every time we download music, take a flight across the Atlantic or talk on our cell phones, we are relying on great mathematical inventions. In The Number Mysteries, one of our generations foremost mathematicians Marcus du Sautoy offers a playful and accessible examination of numbers and how, despite efforts of the greatest minds, the most fundamental puzzles of nature remain unsolved. Du Sautoy tells about the quest to predict the future from the flight of asteroids to an impending storm, from bending a ball like Beckham to forecasting population growth. He brings to life the beauty behind five mathematical puzzles that have contributed to our understanding of the world around us and have helped develop the technology to cope with it. With loads of games to play and puzzles to solve, this is a math book for everyone"--Provided by publisher.

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Best For: Readers interested in understanding the role of numbers in everyday technology and natural phenomena.
Focus: Exploring fundamental mathematical puzzles and their applications in real-world contexts.
Covers: Five key mathematical puzzles related to prediction, technology, and natural events, with interactive games and puzzles.
Why It Matters: It highlights how unresolved mathematical problems underpin technologies and phenomena we rely on daily, fostering appreciation for the ongoing quest in mathematics.

"The Number Mysteries" by Marcus du Sautoy is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: Marcus du Sautoy

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

"Every time we download music, take a flight across the Atlantic or talk on our cell phones, we are relying on great mathematical inventions. In The Number Mysteries, one of our generations foremost mathematicians Marcus du Sautoy offers a playful and accessible examination of numbers and how, despite efforts of the greatest minds, the most fundamental puzzles of nature remain unsolved. Du Sautoy tells about the quest to predict the future from the flight of asteroids to an impending storm, from bending a ball like Beckham to forecasting population growth. He brings to life the beauty behind five mathematical puzzles that have contributed to our understanding of the world around us and have helped develop the technology to cope with it. With loads of games to play and puzzles to solve, this is a math book for everyone"--Provided by publisher.

AuthorMarcus du Sautoy
PublisherMacmillan
Published2011-05-24
ISBN-139780230113848
BindingPaperback
Pages273
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsGames & Activities
TopicCore Mathematics
SeriesMacSci

Format: Paperback

Length: 273 pages

Language: English

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