Sneaky math : a graphic primer with projects : ace the basics of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus with everyday things (Sneaky Books) by Tymony, Cy

Sneaky math : a graphic primer with projects : ace the basics of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus with everyday things (Sneaky Books)
by Tymony, Cy

(#0825CM7)

Paperback Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2014

Price: USD 12.40

Description: viii, 179 pages : illustrations; 18 cm
Dewey: 510; Audience: Young Adult

Product Overview
From Follett

Introduction -- Arithmetic -- Algebra -- Geometry/Trigonometry -- Pre-Calculus -- Going further with sneaky math -- Sneaky math reference material. Contains instructions for twenty projects that help complement mathematics learning.

From the Publisher
Cy Tymony, author of the best-selling Sneaky Uses series, brings his unique, fun hands-on learning approach to all things math.

Many people fear math and numbers, even Barbie, who famously said "Math class is tough" in her controversial 1992 talking doll version. But in Sneaky Math, Cy Tymony takes tough and turns it into triumph. He shows us how math is all around us through intriguing and easy projects, including 20 pass-along tools to complement math education programs.

The book is divided into seven sections:

1. Fundamentals of Numbers and Arithmetic
2. Algebra Primer
3. Geometry Primer
4. Trigonometry Primer
5. Calculus Primer
6. Sneaky Math Challenges, Tricks, and Formulas
7. Resources

Product Details
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Publication Date: December 9, 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 510
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: viii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
  • ISBN-10: 1-44944-520-9
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-44944-520-1
  • LCCN: 2014-935898
  • Follett Number: 0825CM7
  • Audience: Young Adult