Euclid: The Man Who Invented Geometry

by Shoo Rayner

A brilliant, funny, exciting, new way to teach the basics of geometry from the best-selling children’s author, Shoo Rayner.

This book is aimed at inspiring young artists to improve their math skills and young mathematicians to improve on their drawing skills.

Euclid takes you through the basic ideas of geometry starting by connecting two points then three to make a triangle, then four to make a square. Geometry never was such fun or so easy - you too will soon be a friend of Euclid.

...and don’t forget the sausages!

54 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 2014

About the author

Shoo Rayner is a British author and illustrator of children's books who lives in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

He has written and illustrated over 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books. His work covers a range of genres, from adventure stories to humorous tales, and often features animal characters. Some of his most popular series include "Ricky Rocket," "Dragon Gold," and "Viking Vik."

In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, Rayner is also a popular drawing teacheron YouTube. He has over 380,00 subscribers to his channel, where he shares his knowledge of drawing and the making of children's books and offers tips and advice for aspiring writers and illustrators.

Overall, Shoo Rayner is a well-respected figure in the world of children's literature, known for his engaging stories, charming illustrations, and dedication to inspiring the next generation of young readers and creators.

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Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book because Euclid's friends made jokes about what he was teaching them. Like when he said Isosceles Triangle.