Colouring Adventures in Numberland
Author | : Alex Bellos |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2017-04-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 140888898X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781408888988 |
Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A 'mathemagical' colouring book, with 60 patterns to colour and 10 more that YOU create!For those who ponder the most intriguing questions in maths, the realm of numbers is not only visual but also beautiful. What does a sphere look like in four dimensions? How can a knight on a chessboard visit every square? And can a five-sided tile cover an infinite floor?Visions of Numberland unlocks the world's greatest mathematical mysteries, with 70 patterns to colour in. The friendly explanations next to each pattern unlock the secrets of an intellectual quest that has been underway for three thousand years - but no maths knowledge is required. Anyone can be an artist in Numberland!