Math Dictionary

Carol Vorderman

$15.74

Publication Date: July 20th, 2009

Publisher:

DK Children

ISBN:

9780756651947

Pages:

128

Description

It all adds up in this brilliant visual dictionary.

The essential, explanatory guide to mathematics includes hundreds of illustrated entries and crystal-clear explanations.

If you’re in a muddle over mass, vexed by volume, confused by conversions, or flummoxed by fractions, help is at hand. From abacus to zero, more than 400 entries feature words, phrases, shapes, measurements, concepts, calculations, and much, much more.

For children working at early math concepts, and parents eager to show their support, this ultimate homework helper keeps maths simple and straightforward. Eye-catching images, useful diagrams, and colorful charts grab the attention and hold the interest throughout. Accessible explanations and bite-size content make it a perfect family reference.  

Whether you read the entire dictionary from A to Z, or dip in and out to get your homework done or prepare for an exam, Math Dictionary will make you a math mastermind in no time.

About the Author

Carol Vorderman is Britain's leading female television host. For 23 years she has been known as the "Numbers Queen" on the hit quiz show Countdown, where she performs mental arithmetic at lightning speed. She has also presented science and technology shows for many years, including BBC TV's Tomorrow's World, as well as top-rated entertainment programs such as Stars and Their Lives. Carol hosted the world's first live Sudoku television show in July 2005. She is hooked on Sudoku.