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A classic in the making — an account of the biggest year in birdwatching history.
In the USA, some 50 million people lay claim to being bird-watchers or “birders,” spending billions of dollars on birding-related travel and membership fees every year. A select, and utterly obsessed, few compete in one of the world’s quirkiest contests — the race to spot the most species in North America in a single year. And 1998 wasn’t...
In the USA, some 50 million people lay claim to being bird-watchers or “birders,” spending billions of dollars on birding-related travel and membership fees every year. A select, and utterly obsessed, few compete in one of the world’s quirkiest contests — the race to spot the most species in North America in a single year. And 1998 wasn’t...
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Extremely readable, jargon-free book for general readers traces the evolution of counting systems, from the primitive techniques of antiquity to computers. Text examines the earliest endeavors to count and record numbers, initial attempts to solve problems by using equations, and origins of infinite cardinal arithmetic.
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Some years ago, "new math" took the country's classrooms by storm. Based on the abstract, general style of mathematical exposition favored by research mathematicians, its goal was to teach students not just to manipulate numbers and formulas, but to grasp the underlying mathematical concepts. The result, at least at first, was a great deal of confusion among teachers, students, and parents. Since then, the negative aspects of "new math" have been...
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Do you want to double or triple the speed with which you calculate? Can you run a rapid mental check over the results of your calculating machines? Can you check bills worked out for you by grocery store cash registers, on waiters' checks, on department store charge accounts? Or do you simply take their word for the disposal of your money? Don't envy friends who can perform these calculations with lightning speed and complete accuracy. Theirs is not...
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At least 3 out of every 5 grade 12 students have little or no interest in arithmetical aspect of Mathematics. At least 7 out of 10 educated adults would tell you they managed to scale through passing Mathematics back in their high schools and tertiary education. It is no doubt that the principles of basic mathematics could look very obscure and ambiguous, so it is normal you're struggling with it, you're not alone. From my few years of teaching mathematics,...
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Avner Ash is professor of mathematics at Boston College. Robert Gross is associate professor of mathematics at Boston College. They are the coauthors of Elliptic Tales: Curves, Counting, and Number Theory and Fearless Symmetry: Exposing the Hidden Patterns of Numbers (both Princeton).
The power and properties of numbers, from basic addition and sums of squares to cutting-edge theory
We use addition on a daily basis-yet how many of us stop to truly...
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Meet Zelda the Zombie. She loves to find answers by subtracting. In this enchanting book, kids help subtract dusty bones, slimy frogs, zombie cats, and worms in Zelda's hair by taking away zeros, ones, threes, and more. The text is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and...
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Just as bird guides help watchers tell birds apart by their color, songs, and behavior, The Kingdom of Infinite Number is the perfect handbook for identifying numbers in their native habitat. Taking a field guide-like approach, it offers a fresh way of looking at individual numbers and the properties that make them unique, which are also the properties essential for mental computation. The result provides new insights into mathematical patterns and...
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Are you gearing up for the ACT Math section? Do you envision yourself conquering complex equations, confidently tackling geometric problems, and mastering statistics? Your journey to ACT Math excellence begins right here."ACT Math Mastery" isn't just a study guide; it's your key to unlocking the full potential of your ACT Math performance. Whether you're starting your preparation from scratch or you're fine-tuning your skills for an upcoming test,...
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Mathematics, like language, is a universal experience. Every society counts and is empowered by its ability to count and to measure. The mathematical processes developed within various cultures differ widely, and Count us in explores these cultural links, drawing examples from the author's personal experiences. The process of counting, like the process of communicating with words, is common to all societies worldwide but, just as there is a rich variety...
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Get hands-on practice for everyday math. Our resource provides warm-up and timed drill activities to practice procedural proficiency skills. Count the number of base-ten blocks. Find the missing numbers in a pattern. Count the number of balloons. Find the fractions. Count the total amount of money. Use a calculator to practice adding and subtracting. Find the number that comes right before or after another number. Find out if the number of guitars...
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Först och främst är detta en vacker berättelse om en flicka som lär sig att räkna. Det visar sig dock vara så att de flesta av oss har glömt hur vi blev skickliga räknare. Få vet om att vi då också lär oss koncept från högre matematik. Om ni är nyfikna på varför ni kan räkna eller om ni vill göra några övningar tillsammans med barn för att hjälpa dem på vägen mot att räkna, då är det här en bok för er. Det finns något...
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This handy guide will take abacus users from beginner to master level in a very short time. Though the Japanese abacus may appear mysterious or even primitive, this intriguing tool is capable of amazing speed and accuracy. it is still widely used throughout the shop and markets of Asia and its popularity shows no sign of decline. This volume is designed for the student desiring a greater understanding of the abacus and its calculative functions. The...
14) Master Division
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The majority of grade-school books attempt to cover the full range of topics in one book, ignoring to commit enough pages to essential mathematical concepts. However, Mathematical research has discovered that children find learning easier when they deal with one skill set at a time. We designed our newest books to help children with one specific mathematical skill set per book with these discoveries.Division is a mathematical operation that distributes...
16) Seven
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Discover Numbers Level A Reader: SEVEN Beginning readers name and count things in the quantity of seven in this very simple 12-page reader. Sample Text: I see seven dogs. This book is the first step for beginning readers in the Discover Numbers series and can be paired with the Level B text, I SEE SEVEN.
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Did you ever want to teach your kids 1 to 100 Numbers in Portuguese?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Portuguese pronunciation.Delight in learning Portuguese numbers with our large words book!Key Features of the Book: Portuguese Numbers.English Numbers.English Transliteration - A...
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Did you ever want to teach your kids 1 to 100 Numbers in German?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic German pronunciation.Delight in learning German numbers with our large words book!Key Features of the Book: German Numbers.English Numbers.English Transliteration - A guide to the German...
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Marc Chamberland is professor of mathematics and natural sciences at Grinnell College. He is the creator of the YouTube channel Tipping Point Math, which strives to make mathematics accessible to everyone.
The remarkable properties of the numbers one through nine
In Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas...
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Amy N. Langville is associate professor of mathematics at the College of Charleston. Carl D. Meyer is professor of mathematics at North Carolina State University. They are the authors of Google's PageRank and Beyond: The Science of Search Engine Rankings (Princeton).
The mathematics behind today's most widely used rating and ranking methods
A website's ranking on Google can spell the difference between success and failure for a new business. NCAA...
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