All About Maths

by Johnny Ball

Join popular television presenter Johnny Ball as he explores the history of maths and measuring and shows why it is still a magical way to find out how everything works today.All about Maths helps make maths magically simple, from pi, the amazing number that unlocks the secret of circles and spheres, to perfect proportions - did you know Leonardo da Vinci figured out that a person's ear is one-third the length of their face? Along the way, you'll meet some of the most brilliant mathematical thinkers from history who have used numbers to make sense of the world. Discover how Pythagorus came upon his famous theorem, and how Galileo the Great became the father of clocks.The fun design presents weird and wonderful facts that most maths books leave out, such as the origin of the number "googol" and what Mickey Mouse has in common with a computer mouse. With puzzles to solve, conundrums to crack, and incredible tricks to show friends, Johnny Ball will show you just how magical the world of maths can be.

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2021

About the author

Johnny Ball is the host of Think of a Number, Think Again (BBC), and Johnny Ball Reveals All (ITV). His shows and videos have won 12 awards, including a New York International Emmy nomination, the ITV "Presenter of the Year" Craft Award, and a BAFTA.

Reviews

[An · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really cool and I really enjoyed it. It taught me a lot about maths and the history of maths.

[Piret Peensoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huvitav raamat, palju pilte. Sain teada asju, mida varem ei teanud - nt kui valjusti laulab sinivaal või millise suurusega olid keskajal müüdud paberid "narrimüts" ja "elevant".