Geometry in the Open Air

by Yakov Perelman

Overview

This book intends to arouse the reader's interest in geometry especially teens who see it as a cold abstract area of mathematics. Through simple problems, illustrative examples, and interesting stories, the author uses geometric notions to address situations one may face in the open air. This includes measuring the height of a tree without having to climb it, evaluating the width of a river, estimating the distance of remote objects, etc. The book makes any outdoor tour an entertaining learning experience without the need for any calculations or tables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782917260418
Publisher:	Prodinnova
Publication date:	12/07/2016
Pages:	98
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Yakov Perelman (1882-1942) was a Russian and Soviet science writer and author of many popular science books. He has been known by his popular, witty and quite scientific works on physics, astronomy and mathematics, which are, moreover written in a marvelous language and are very readable.