Why pi? : [how math applies to everyday life?]
Title:
Why pi? : [how math applies to everyday life?]
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
A historical number journey from the ancient civilizations that used numbers as simple measurements, through the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution all the way to Einstein and the discovery of relativity. Includes over 600 full-colour images and photos as well as games, puzzles, brainteasers, and fun facts.
Other Title:
Cover subtitle: how math applies to everyday life
Subtitle on cover: How math applies to everyday life
Year Published:
2009
Physical Description:
93 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
"How math applies to everyday life"--Cover.
ISBN:
9780756651640
9780756664770
Publisher:
London ; New York : DK Pub., 2009.