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Adam Spencer's Time Machine
Starting with the Big Bang and ending in the present day, Australia's favourite mathematician is back with a wild ride through the ages.
Did you know that some of the earliest astronomers were Indigenous Australians? Or that Lord Byron's daughter, Ada Lovelace, was a pioneer of computer programming...despite dying in 1852? Can you believe that pinball was actually illegal across much of the US until the 1970s? And who or what is the Witch of Agnesi?
All this and more is in Adam Spencer's Time Machine. Jam-packed with fascinating facts, quizzes, anecdotes and trivia, this full-colour geek's guide is the perfect companion for curious minds.
Did you know that some of the earliest astronomers were Indigenous Australians? Or that Lord Byron's daughter, Ada Lovelace, was a pioneer of computer programming...despite dying in 1852? Can you believe that pinball was actually illegal across much of the US until the 1970s? And who or what is the Witch of Agnesi?
All this and more is in Adam Spencer's Time Machine. Jam-packed with fascinating facts, quizzes, anecdotes and trivia, this full-colour geek's guide is the perfect companion for curious minds.
430 pages, Hardcover
Published November 1, 2016
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March 5, 2019
What I loved about this book was the anecdotal collection of historical factoids. Much of the math was beyond me, but even in short bursts the historical storytelling and humour were woven together in a totally engaging way.
September 29, 2018
Nice easy to read fact book. With some interesting facts inside. Didn’t enjoy the forced humour with the puns and bad jokes tho but it’s a relaxing book
September 20, 2020
A really great read! I enjoyed reading this book on my porch over the last few weeks. I highly reccomend.
February 10, 2017
Brilliant.
Adam has a way with words (and numbers) and this is pure fun to read & enjoy.
Adam has a way with words (and numbers) and this is pure fun to read & enjoy.
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March 29, 2017Starting with the big bang and ending in the present day (with a few glimpses of the future for good measure) Time Machine is a history book unlike any other. Jam-packed with quotes, quizzes, anecdotes and trivia, Adam’s latest book is a full-colour treasure trove for ages 8... all the way to 108.
Did you know that some of the earliest mathematicians and astronomers were indigenous Australians? Or that Lord Byron’s daughter, Ada Lovelace, was a pioneer of computer programming... despite dying in 1852? Can you believe that pinball was actually illegal across much of the US until the 1970s? Will time travel ever be possible? And who (or what) is the Witch of Agnesi?
Did you know that some of the earliest mathematicians and astronomers were indigenous Australians? Or that Lord Byron’s daughter, Ada Lovelace, was a pioneer of computer programming... despite dying in 1852? Can you believe that pinball was actually illegal across much of the US until the 1970s? Will time travel ever be possible? And who (or what) is the Witch of Agnesi?
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews