Why does E=mc2? and why should we care?

What does E=mc2 actually mean? Dr. Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of twenty-first century science to unpack Einstein's famous equation. Explaining and simplifying notions of energy, mass, and light-while exploding commonly held misconceptions-they demonstrate how the structure of nature itself is contained within this equation. Along the way, we visit the s…

A mind for numbers: how to excel at math and science

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. She flunked her way through high school math and science cou…

Pete the cat

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9780007553679

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unpaged ; ill. ; 28 cm

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Kindergarten math concepts: learning fun workbooks

A unique blend of age-appropriate tracing and writing activities are combined with puzzles to make learning fun while helping kindergarteners build early math skills and develop lifelong learning confidence. Identifying numbers, skip counting, and understanding basic addition and subtraction are important steps toward math readiness, and Highlights (TM) infuses Fun with a Purpose® into thes…

My First : Shapes

Happy toddlers get a head start with the clearly labelled, colourful photogrpahs in My First Look at Sizes, Shapes and Opposites.Key Skills: First words Increases vocabulary Speaking Skills

The complete guide to absolutely everything: adventures in math and science

Geneticist Adam Rutherford and mathematician Hannah Fry guide readers through time and space, through our bodies and brains, showing how emotions shape our view of reality, how our minds tell us lies, and why a mostly bald and curious ape decided to begin poking at the fabric of the universe.

Mapmatics: a mathematician's guide to navigating the world

In Mapmatics, mathematician Paulina Rowińska leads us on a riveting journey around the globe to discover how maps and math are deeply entwined, and always have been. From a sixteenth-century map, an indispensable navigation tool that exaggerates the size of northern countries, to public transport maps that both guide and confound passengers, to congressional maps that can empower or silence wh…

Lift-the-flap measuring things

Master all kinds of measuring with this lift-the-flap introduction to time, speed, length, temperature and more. There are speeds to calculate, thermometers to read, and lengths to measure using the handy pop-out ruler included in the book. An engaging introduction to a key early learning concept, with internet links to find out more.

Murderous Maths - Do You Feel Lucky?

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9781407107127

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176 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm

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Murderous Maths

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Murderous maths - The Phantom X

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9781407107134

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Murderous maths

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512 POS m