What's the point of maths? (Record no. 60445)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780241528167 |
| 028 ## - DISTRIBUTOR NAME | |
| Distributor Name | : Brijwasi Book Distributors |
| Distributor address | : H-87, Lalita Park laxmi Nagar Delhi 110092 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 510 DAV |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Davis, Ben Francon |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | ; Mubeen, Junaid. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | What's the point of maths? |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | /Ben Francon Davis. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | , London |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : DK Children |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2020. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 127p. |
| Dimensions | : 28cm. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | 499 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Incredible historical and contemporary stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to trigonometry. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how prime numbers keep the internet working. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read.What's the point of maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From spotting a bargain to talking to computers, from filling in a giant sinkhole to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were invented and how to apply them today - in the classroom and the real world! Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds.Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice. A vocational theme runs throughout the book, showing why maths is a vital skill in many fields of life, from science and entertainment to sport and travel. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Juvenile works |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Mathematics |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Trivia and miscellanea |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Ben Ffranco Davis |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Children Books Collection |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Not For Loan | SNU LIBRARY | SNU LIBRARY | 23/06/2023 | Brijwasi Book Distributors | 499.00 | 510 DAV | 29400 | 23/06/2023 | 23/06/2023 | Children Books Collection |
