A story of math in surprising places.
By Cora Lee & Gillian O'Reilly Published by Annick Press Ltd, 2007
This book is a wonderful blend of fiction and non-fiction. Sam, who is "crazy about maths", finds out that the Director of Education has removed maths from the curriculum. Sam makes a bet with the director that he can convince everyone that maths "is not only important, but exciting too, and part of everything we do." Sam and his friends cover all sorts of everyday activities that involve maths, discussing and explaining them. It covers example such as music, 3D computer animation, golden rectangle, Pascals triangle and perspective, and includes biographical notes on several famous mathematicians. A fascinating read.
Reviewed by Heather
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
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