Pi
A Biography of the World's Most Mysterious Number
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Format: Hardcover, 324 pages
On Sale: August 31, 2004
Price: $28.99

This enlightening and stimulating approach to mathematics will entertain lay readers while improving their mathematical literacy. We all learned that the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is called pi and that the value of this algebraic symbol is roughly 3.14. What we weren't told, though, is... Read more >

Fifth Grade Geometry Success (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 18, 2011
Price: $12.99

Success in math includes mastery of geometry skills and requires children to make connections between the real world and geometry concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The activities in this workbook are designed... Read more >

The Glorious Golden Ratio

Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Format: eBook
On Sale: December 20, 2011
Price: $12.99

What exactly is the Golden Ratio? How was it discovered? Where is it found? These questions and more are thoroughly explained in this engaging tour of one of mathematics' most interesting phenomena. Veteran educators and prolific mathematics writers trace the appearance of the Golden Ratio throughout history and demonstrate a variety... Read more >

Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree

Written by Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Shino Arihara

Format: Hardcover, 30 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $15.99

It's easy to count three of something-- just add them up. But how do you count zero, a number that is best defined by what it's not?

Can you see it?
Can you hear it?
Can you feel it?

This important math concept is beautifully explored in a way that will inspire children to find... Read more >

One, Two, Three
Absolutely Elementary Mathematics
Written by David Berlinski

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2012
Price: $15.00

The acclaimed author of A Tour of the Calculus and The Infinite Ascent offers an enlightening and enthralling tour of the basics of mathematics, and reveals a world of fascination in fundamental mathematical ideas.
 
One, Two, Three is David Berlinski’s captivating exploration of the foundation of mathematics, its fundamental ideas, and why they matter. By unraveling the...

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Fourth Grade Geometry Success (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 18, 2011
Price: $12.99

Success in math includes mastery of geometry skills and requires children to make connections between the real world and geometry concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The activities in this workbook are designed... Read more >

The Fabulous Fibonacci Numbers

Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Format: Hardcover, 364 pages
On Sale: May 30, 2007
Price: $28.99

Accessible and appealing to even the most math-phobic individual, this fun and enlightening book allows the reader to appreciate the elegance of mathematics and its amazing applications in both natural and cultural settings. The most ubiquitous, and perhaps the most intriguing, number pattern in mathematics is the Fibonacci sequence. In this... Read more >

Beyond Numeracy

Written by John Allen Paulos

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: April 7, 1992
Price: $15.95

From the author of the national bestseller Innumeracy, a delightful exploration and explanation of mathematical concepts from algebra to zero in easily accessible alphabetical entries. "Paulos . . . does for mathematics what The Joy of Sex did for the boudoir. . . ."--Washington Post Book World. First time in paperback... Read more >

Mathematics in 10 Lessons
The Grand Tour
Written by Jerry P. King

Format: Trade Paperback, 394 pages
On Sale: February 24, 2009
Price: $18.95

Many of us trained mainly in the humanities and liberal arts may respect mathematics as an essential scientific discipline, but have done very little mathematics and often feel intimidated by its rigors. If you’ve ever wondered what mathematicians mean by the aesthetic elegance of their subject, here is your chance to... Read more >

The Secrets of Triangles
A Mathematical Journey
Written by Alfred S. Posamentier

Format: eBook
On Sale: August 28, 2012
Price: $12.99

Requiring no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics and written in clear and accessible language, this book will give all readers a new insight into some of the most enjoyable and fascinating aspects of geometry. Everyone knows what a triangle is, yet very few people appreciate that the common... Read more >