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The Magic of Mathematics
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 2011; US$ 12.95Delves into the world of ideas, explores the spell mathematics casts on our lives, and helps you discover mathematics where you least expect it. Be spellbound by the mathematical designs found in nature. Learn how knots may untie the mysteries of life. Be mesmerized by the computer revolution. Discover how the hidden forces of mathematics -hold architectural... more...
The Joy of Mathematics
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 1993; US$ 10.95Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll... more...
Math Talk
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 1993; US$ 8.95Who would have ever thought there was a direct way to connect mathematical concepts to poetry? Creative juices were certainly at work when this book of mathematical dialogues was created by Theoni Pappas. It presents a new way to enjoy and learn mathematical ideas via poetic dialogues read by two people. A new twist to mathematical themes. ... more...
Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 1993; US$ 10.95A treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life. Explores math concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden rectangle in both serious and humorous ways. Stories such as the parable of p, the number line that fell apart, Leonhard the magic turtle and many others offer an amusing and entertaining... more...
The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 1997; US$ 10.95Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. more...
Mathematical Footprints
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 1999; US$ 10.95MATHEMATICAL FOOTPRINTS takes a creative look at the role mathematics has played since prehistoric times, and will play in the future, and uncovers mathematics where you least expect to find it from its many uses in medicine, the sciences, and its appearance in art to its patterns in nature and its central role in the development of computers. Pappas... more...
Math Stuff
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 2002; US$ 12.95Whether it's stuff in your kitchen or garden, stuff that powers your car or your body, stuff that helps you work, communicate or play, or stuff that you've never heard of you can bet that mathematics is there. MATH STUFF brings it all in the open in the Pappas style. Not many people think of mathematics as fascinating, exciting and invaluable. Yet... more...
Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 2004; US$ 10.95Penrose is back, and ready to usher young readers along as he encounters more amazing mathematical ideas in a sequence of adventure tales. At once demystifying and challenging, the book gives readers visuals to consider and things to do as they ? along with Penrose ? discover mathematical "rep-tiles"; meet x, the mathematical actor; find out when... more...
Mathematical Snippets
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 2008; US$ 12.95From nutritional labels and box office statistics to terabytes and megapixels, the 21st century world is awash in numbers. How can the average Joe or Jane make sense of all that data? The key, Theoni Pappas argues, is math. In Mathematical Snippets, she draws readers into the fascinating world of math without overwhelming them with mind-numbing... more...
Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive
Wide World Publishing, Tetra 2012; US$ 10.95Most people don?t think about numbers, or take them for granted. For the average person numbers are looked upon as cold, clinical, inanimate objects. Math ideas are viewed as something to get a job done or a problem solved. Get ready for a big surprise with Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive . Pappas explores mathematical ideas by looking behind... more...









