Johnny Ball ist ein Autor, der sich mit der Welt der Zahlen und Logik beschäftigt. Seine Arbeit zielt darauf ab, komplexe mathematische und wissenschaftliche Konzepte einem breiten Publikum durch fesselnde und verständliche Formate zugänglich zu machen. In seinen Projekten erforscht er die grundlegenden Prinzipien, die unsere Welt regieren, und fördert Neugier und kritisches Denken. Sein Ansatz soll das Interesse an Wissenschaft und Mathematik in allen Altersgruppen wecken.
Dieses spannende Mathe-Buch für Kinder ab 8 Jahren führt in die Geschichte der Mathematik ein und zeigt deren Bedeutung für Forschung und Alltag. Mit witzigen Illustrationen werden mathematische Errungenschaften von der Antike bis zur modernen Zeit anschaulich dargestellt. Zahlreiche Beispiele und Rätsel machen Mathematik greifbar und verständlich.
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.
Popular television presenter Johnny Ball shares his love of maths and the essential part numbers play in our lives, from measuring, counting, and predicting to solving all sorts of problems.But maths isn't just about counting and calculations. In All about Numbers , you'll explore a fantastic world that is full of surprises. Learn how to crack codes and unravel mazes, and discover why finding a prime number can make you a millionaire. Impress your friends with magic tricks and mind-reading techniques, and find out about the simple puzzles that have stumped the world's brainiest mathematicians for centuries.With a colourful and quirky design, All about Numbers also includes fun and humorous facts that many math books leave out, such as why a flea can jump higher than an elephant and why zero doesn't always mean "nothing". You'll also discover how maths evolved throughout history, from the first counting system in ancient Iraq to the complex maths the Egyptians used to build the pyramids.Let Johnny Ball show you how maths can take you anywhere - to infinity and beyond.
Verrücktes Wissen aus der Welt der Zahlen
Mathe lernen mit Spaß. Willkommen in der verrückten Welt der Zahlen! Dieses kunterbunte Mathe-Buch entführt Kinder in das spannende Mathematik-Universum und präsentiert in witzigem Layout kompaktes Mathematik-Wissen . In anschaulichen Alltagsbeispielen erfahren Mathe-Begeisterte, wieso eine Stunde 60 Minuten hat oder seit wann es die Null gibt! Dazu gibt es knifflige Denkaufgaben, Rätsel und Tricks , die das mathematische Verständnis schulen. Unterhaltsames Mathe-Buch für Kinder – Inhalte im Überblick: • Historische Einführung: Die Kinder erfahren Interessantes über die Entstehung der Zahlen und unterschiedliche Systeme. • Spannendes Zusatzwissen Mathematik: Drei Kapitel gehen verschiedenen Zahlenphänomenen, geometrischen Formen und fachübergreifenden Theorien wie der Wahrscheinlichkeits- oder Chaostheorie auf den Grund. Hier erfahren Kinder z. B., warum manche Blumen ausgerechnet 34 oder 55 oder 89 Blütenblätter haben. • Zahlreiche Rätsel- und Denkaufgaben von einfach bis knifflig wecken die kindliche Leidenschaft für Zahlen. Mit verblüffenden Tricks können die Kinder Freunde und Familie zum Staunen bringen. • Anschauliche Alltagsbeispiele aus Natur und Technik machen die mathematische Materie sowohl für Mathe-Fans als auch -Muffel leicht verständlich und greifbar. Hier ist der eindeutige Beweis: Mathe macht Spaß! Dieses witzig und unterhaltsam gestaltete Mathe-Buch weckt die Lust auf Zahlen und führt ein in die spannende Welt der Mathematik.
By introducing us to the major characters and leading us through many historical twists and turns, Johnny slowly unravels the tale of how humanity built up a knowledge and understanding of shapes, numbers and patterns from ancient times, a story that leads directly to the technological wonderland we live in today. As Galileo said, 'Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics', and Wonders Beyond Numbers is your guide to this language. (4ème de couverture)
From ancient mathematicians to modern trailblazers, join television legend Johnny Ball on an incredible and exciting adventure as he teaches you maths! Numbers are used in everyday life for many vital functions, from making scientific breakthroughs to equally dividing that last piece of pie. Mathematics need not be seen as a dull subject, and this book will help you see exactly that. Adding a fun and wonderful twist to regular modes of learning, Mathmagicians will give you puzzles to solve, conundrums to crack, and cool tricks to show off to friends. Using fascinating experiments, funky illustrations, and easy-to-follow language, the book narrates the story of how the field of mathematics developed, and shows you why the world cannot function without it. What makes Pi one of the weirdest numbers in the world? How can you weigh your head without chopping it off? How can you build your own cool sundial? Find answers to these questions and much more as you go about becoming a whizz with numbers. Flip through the bright and colourful pages of Mathmagicians to discover how numbers enable us to explore, plan, and build just about everything.
Join TV presenter, Johnny Ball, for an incredible number-filled adventure, cracking secret codes and unravelling mazes - now in paperbackLet your child join Johnny Ball on a dazzling maths adventure to infinity and beyond.They'll find out maths isn't just about sums and calculations, but how numbers can take them anywhere! Watch as they learn to test their friends with magic tricks, discover mind-reading techniques and find out about the simple puzzles that stumped the world's brainiest mathematicians for centuries. So if your child thinks maths is boring - help them think again with Johnny Ball!
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This title features puzzles and problems from the show 'Ball of Confusion', designed to twist your brain into enjoyable knots of empuzzlement and designed for every level of difficulty - from some solved in a twinkling of an eye to some that will knit your brow for hours.
