Bibliograph

A quick history of maths, from counting cavemen to computers, Clive Gifford and Michael Young

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A quick history of maths, from counting cavemen to computers, Clive Gifford and Michael Young

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A quick history of maths

Responsibility statement

Clive Gifford and Michael Young

Sub title

from counting cavemen to computers

Summary

In chronological order from pre-history to present day, this is the story of maths itself. It's 43,000 years of human mathematical endeavor squeezed into one book for your reading pleasure. Illustrated with funny cartoons and packed with fascinating facts, you'll be laughing and learning how to be a better mathematician

Target audience

juvenile

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Quick history of mathematics

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