Math Science

Dozens of examples in innumeracy show us how it affects not only personal economics and travel plans, but explains mischosen mates, inappropriate drugtesting, and the allure of pseudoscience....

?One of the best critiques of current mathematics education I have ever seen.??Keith Devlin, math columnist on NPR?s Morning EditionA brilliant research mathematician who has devoted his career to teaching kids reveals math to be creative and beautiful and rejects standard anxietyproducing teaching methods. Witty and accessible, Paul Lockhart?s co...

In 1859, Bernhard Riemann, a littleknown thirtytwo year old mathematician, made a hypothesis while presenting a paper to the Berlin Academy titled ?On the Number of Prime Numbers Less Than a Given Quantity.? Today, after 150 years of careful research and exhaustive study, the Riemann Hypothesis remains unsolved, with a onemilliondollar prize ea...

Children can become mathematical problem solvers, learning to communicate and reason mathematically, by using the Math Counts series....

This introductory textbook provides an inexpensive, brief overview of statistics to help readers gain a better understanding of how statistics work and how to interpret them correctly. Each chapter describes a different statistical technique, ranging from basic concepts like central tendency and describing distributions to more advanced concepts su...

These eleven friends quickly learn how to divide so they can fill up the seats on each ride. soon they are screaming on their way down Dare Devil Coaster and whirling around in the TwinSpin Cars. Predivision skills are fun to learn at the carnival....

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Boo! There is a mystery behind every door of the creepy haunted house. Luckily, algebra will help you solve each problem. By using simple addition, subtraction, mulitplication, and division, you'll discover that solving math mysteries isn't scary at all it's fun!...

In this delightful, rhythmic sequel to One Odd Day, the young boy awakens to find that it is another strange daynow everything is even, and his mother has two heads! This time, a school field trip to the zoo is dealt with in an odd, but evenhanded manner. And, like its predecessor, children will spend hours looking for all the hidden objects in ...

What are statistics How do you think statistically Worried about the calculations that are associated with statistics Then this clear and informative book is for you. With it you can prime yourself with the key concepts of statistics before getting involved in the associated calculations. Using words and diagrams instead of figures, formulae and...

Wouldn't it be great if there were a statistics book that made histograms, probability distributions, and chi square analysis more enjoyable than going to the dentist Head First Statistics brings this typically dry subject to life, teaching you everything you want and need to know about statistics through engaging, interactive, and thoughtprovoki...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around MathScience lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for reader-fit discovery across adjacent interests. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

As children say goodnight to the objects all around them three wheels on a tricycle, four legs on a cat they will connect with the real numbers in their world while creating cuddly memories, night after night....

When the elevator goes down, the subtraction starts and so does the magic. Ben sees crazy things every time the door opens. Ride along as he subtracts his way down to the lobby, and decide for yourself if it?s elevator magic. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. I...

Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers, because he has nothing to add. What's a digit to do Join Zero as he goes on a journey to discover his place....

Fairies, butterflies, and magic help to make this mathfocused picture book from Danica McKellar, the New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Numbers and star of The Wonder Years , positively enchanting! Join ten flower friends for a night of excitement that mixes a little math with a lot of magic. As each flower turns i Fairies, butterflie...

Michael Steele describes the fundamental topics in mathematical inequalities and their uses. Using the CauchySchwarz inequality as a guide, Steele presents a fascinating collection of problems related to inequalities and coaches readers through solutions, in a style reminiscent of George Polya, by teaching basic concepts and sharpening problem sol...

THE LEGACY?First introduced in 1995, Cryptography: Theory and Practice garnered enormous praise and popularity, and soon became the standard textbook for cryptography courses around the world. The second edition was equally embraced, and enjoys status as a perennial bestseller. Now in its third edition, this authoritative text continues to provide ...

"A lucid and penetrating development of game theory that will appeal to the intuition . . . a most valuable contribution." ? Douglas R. Hofstadter, author of Gödel, Escher, BachThe foundations of game theory were laid by John von Neumann, who in 1928 proved the basic minimax theorem, and with the 1944 publication of the Theory of Games and Economic...

Making Number Talks Matter is about the myriad decisions facing teachers as they make this fifteenminute daily routine a vibrant and vital part of their mathematics instruction. Throughout the book, Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker offer practical ideas for using Number Talks to help students learn to reason numerically and build a solid foundation...

Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success. Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo BoalerStanford researcher, professor of math education,...

The same five practices teachers know and love for planning and managing powerful conversations in mathematics classrooms, updated with current research and new insights on anticipating, lesson planning, and lessons learned from teachers, coaches, and school leaders. This framework for orchestrating mathematically productive discussions is rooted i...

Coauthored by four leading scientists from academia and industry, Numerical Recipes Third Edition starts with basic mathematics and computer science and proceeds to complete, working routines. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive, accessible and practical basis for scientific computing, this new edition incorporates more than 400 Numerical ...

The R version of Andy Field's hugely popular Discovering Statistics Using SPSS takes students on a journey of statistical discovery using the freeware R. Like its sister textbook, Discovering Statistics Using R is written in an irreverent style and follows the same groundbreaking structure and pedagogical approach. The core material is enhanced by...

Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit Then you start to wonder: Why does everything have to be such a problem Why do 2 apples always have to be added to 5 ...

When the wise man refuses to accept a reward for his service to the king, the king insists and so the wise man asks for a payment of rice for each square of the king's chessboardthe amount to be doubled each day. Soon the royal granaries are almost emptywill the proud king concede that he has been outwitted A Notable Children's Trade Book in t...

Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic.This enjoyable readaloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children.The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association...

This book builds theoretical statistics from the first principles of probability theory. Starting from the basics of probability, the authors develop the theory of statistical inference using techniques, definitions, and concepts that are statistical and are natural extensions and consequences of previous concepts. This book can be used for readers...

A general framework for constructing and using probabilistic models of complex systems that would enable a computer to use available information for making decisions.Most tasks require a person or an automated system to reason?to reach conclusions based on available information. The framework of probabilistic graphical models, presented in this boo...

Taken literally, the title "All of Statistics" is an exaggeration. But in spirit, the title is apt, as the book does cover a much broader range of topics than a typical introductory book on mathematical statistics. This book is for people who want to learn probability and statistics quickly. It is suitable for graduate or advanced undergraduate stu...

The true story of eighteenthcentury mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream.When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie. When a professor discovered that the homework sent to him under a male pen name came from a woman...nothing stopped Sophie....

Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experienceslaugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, bestselling titles are available now!Category: Math Skills"How many grapes are on the vine Counting each takes too much time. Never Fear, I have a hunchThere is a match for every bunch!"Greg T...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around MathScience lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for reader-fit discovery across adjacent interests. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and Radius are back in their second Math Adventure! This time, a potion has changed Sir Cumference into a firebreathing dragon. Can Radius change him back Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circ...

Remarkable selection of puzzlers, graded in difficulty, that illustrate both elementary and advanced aspects of probability. Selected for originality, general interest, or because they demonstrate valuable techniques, the problems are ideal as a supplement to courses in probability or statistics, or as stimulating recreation for the mathematically ...

Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkietalkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear... Readers of all ages will be delighted by this attractive new edition of Judith ...

In 1859, German mathematician Bernhard Riemann presented a paper to the Berlin Academy that would forever change the history of mathematics. The subject was the mystery of prime numbers. At the heart of the presentation was an idea that Riemann had not yet proved but one that baffles mathematicians to this day.Solving the Riemann Hypothesis could c...

"Superbly demonstrating the conception of factorials in mathematics, the text and pictures combine to present a lesson in a palatable form as well as the pleasure of looking at pictures that only Mitsumasa Anno could invent." ? Publishers Weekly"The book moves logically and elegantly from the concrete to the abstract. Once made clear, the concept i...

?A jubilant, original picture book.? ?Booklist (starred review)Ever wonder just what a million of something means How about a billion Or a trillion Marvelosissimo the mathematical magician can teach you!How Much Is a Million knocks complex numbers down to size in a fun, humorous way, helping children conceptualize a difficult mathematical conce...

Some years ago, "new math" took the country's classrooms by storm. Based on the abstract, general style of mathematical exposition favored by research mathematicians, its goal was to teach students not just to manipulate numbers and formulas, but to grasp the underlying mathematical concepts. The result, at least at first, was a great deal of confu...

There are many textbooks which describe current methods of statistical analysis, while neglecting related theory. There are equally many advanced textbooks which delve into the far reaches of statistical theory, while bypassing practical applications. But between these two approaches is an unfilled gap, in which theory and practice merge at an inte...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around MathScience, EducationNonFiction lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for reader-fit discovery across adjacent interests. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

In the first book of the Math Is Categorical(R) series, readers will become familiar with the concept of addition and its key terms. The author and illustrator of the bestselling Words Are CATegorical(R) series use their trademark sense of humor to add up the fun!...

Amanda Bean loves to count everything, from the books in the library to the popcorn in her bowl. If only she could count faster! Her teacher tries to persuade her of the virtues of multiplication, but Amanda remains unconvinceduntil she has an amazing dream. Full color....

When Ant receives a special invitation to dine with Lion, she is ready to be on her best behavior. During dessert, the other guests do not mind their manners, and by the time the dessert cake reaches Ant, barely a crumb is left for her to share with the King! Baking a cake seems like the perfect way to make it up to him . . . until the other guests...

This humorous, rhythmic, readaloud story is about a young boy who awakens to find that everything around him is odd. He has one shoe, his shirt has three sleeves, and his dog has five legs! Children and Adult,s will delight in finding all the odd things hidden in the art. The For Creative Minds section includes odd fun facts, an odd coloring char...

Join the pig family as they add, subtract, multiply, divide, and think about how money works in order to satisfy their big pig appetites!The pigs are very hungry, and there?s no food in the house. Mr. Pig suggests eating out?but oh, no! The Pigs are out of money!So the family goes on a money hunt. In beds, under the carpet, even in the washing mach...

This clear exposition begins with basic concepts and moves on to combination of events, dependent events and random variables, Bernoulli trials and the De MoivreLaplace theorem, a detailed treatment of Markov chains, continuous Markov processes, and more. Includes 150 problems, many with answers. Indispensable to mathematicians and natural scienti...