The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)

Learn about the most important mathematical ideas,theorems, and movements inThe Maths Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics andthemes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Maths in thisoverview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more andexperts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike!The Maths Bookbringsa fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics anddiagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Maths, with:

– More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphicsthroughout
– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level ofunderstanding

The Maths Bookis a captivating introduction to the world’s mostfamous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interestin the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting thedevelopment of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this bookexplains how maths help us understand everything from patterns in nature toartificial intelligence.

Your Maths Questions, Simply Explained

What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can mathshelp us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to bigquestions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of maths. Ifyou thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra andstatistics,The Maths Bookpresents key information in an easyto follow layout. Learn about the history of maths, from ancient ideas such asmagic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the finalproof of Fermat’s Last Theorem.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide,The Maths Bookis partof the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses strikinggraphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

About the Author

Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt Parker isnow a stand-up comedian and a YouTuber with over one hundred million views. Heis the author of the #1 bestseller Humble Pi and Things to Make and Do in theFourth
Dimension. Matt is also frequently seen, heard, and read on the DiscoveryChannel, on BBC radio, and in The Guardian, in that order. He has previouslyheld world records for both the Rubik’s Cube and Space Invaders.

In the pursuit of maths, Matt has: flipped a coin 10,000times, travelled to Antarctica, memorized pi to hundreds of digits, and beenbitten by a bullet ant in the Amazon rainforest. Matt has given maths lecturesat Cambridge University, Oxford University, Harvard University and Lake MongerPrimary School.