At the heart of relativity theory, quantum mechanics, string theory, and much of modern cosmology lies one concept: symmetry. In Why Beauty Is Truth, world-famous mathematician Ian Stewart narrates the history of the emergence of this remarkable area of study. Stewart introduces us to such characters as the Renaissance Italian genius, rogue, scholar, and gambler Girolamo Cardano, who stole the …
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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM taught thousands of kids about the planets, moons, stars, and everything else you'd want to know about outer space. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS will expand upon the original title with fresh,…
How many naughty rabbits are eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden? How many kittens does Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit have? Young children will have fun learning the numbers from one to ten with Peter Rabbit and his friends. On each page, there are favorite characters to count with scenes from Beatrix Potter's classic stories. The book features a die-cut design and ten colorful counting beads that…