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The Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss

Categorie	Algemeen wetenschap
Boeknummer	#350856-ZB10
Titel	The Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss
Auteur	Tent, M.B.W.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Wellesley, MA : A. K. Peters
Jaar van uitgave	2006
ISBN10	1568814550
ISBN13	9781568814551
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, some illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Narrates the life of Carl Friedrich Gauss, the 18th century mathematician, from his prodigious childhood to his extraordinary achievements that earned him the title 'Prince of Mathematics'. The author has created a historical narrative that can inspire young readers and curious adults with a story full of human touch and personal achievement. Learn about the boy who - could read and add numbers when he was three years old, - thwarted his teacher by finding a quick and easy way to sum the numbers 1-100, - attracted the attention of a Duke with his genius, and became the man who... - predicted the reappearance of a lost planet, - discovered basic properties of magnetic forces, - invented a surveying tool used by professionals until the invention of lasers. Based on extensive research of ori... (Lees verder)ginal and secondary sources, this historical narrative will inspire young readers and even curious adults with its touching story of personal achievement.
Pagina's	245
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 15,00

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