Geometry in the Open Air Contributor(s): Perelman, Yakov (Author) |
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ISBN: 2917260408 ISBN-13: 9782917260401 Publisher: Prodinnova
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Geometry - General |
Physical Information: 0.24" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.36 lbs) 116 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book intends to arouse the reader's interest in geometry especially teens who see it as a cold abstract area of mathematics. Through simple problems, illustrative examples, and interesting stories, the author uses geometric notions to address situations one may face in the open air. This includes measuring the height of a tree without having to climb it, evaluating the width of a river, estimating the distance of remote objects, etc. The book makes any outdoor tour an entertaining learning experience without the need for any calculations or tables. |
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