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    ‘Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers’ is fascinating

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    By Jessica on December 7, 2012 picture books, young adult

    “MATHEMATICS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF NUMBERS (PONDERABLES),” edited by Tom Jackson, Shelter Harbor Press, Oct 9, 2012, Hardcover $24.95 (ages 12 and up)

    I’ve always loved books that tell the history behind things, that explain elements in smaller snippets yet still go into detail. So I was excited when I received a copy of “Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers.”

    The coffee-table book is more than 100 pages and features various illustrations, pictures, charts and graphics. Following an introduction, it’s divided into four sections based on time/advances: prehistory to the middle ages; the renaissance and the age of enlightenment; ne numbers, new theories; and modern mathematics. A section on “great mathematicians” is also included.

    An added bonus is a 12-page removable timeline that features key moments in culture, world events, science and invention, and mathematics dating from 4000 B.C. to today. On the other side of the timeline: all sorts of mathematical enigmas (games, paradoxes, primes, problems, etc.) and a chart of mathematical symbols.

    “Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers” isn’t the type of book you read cover to cover — unless you’re a true math geek, of course — rather, it’s best paged through, stopping at your areas of personal interest. Though some of the topics may at first appear over your head, the authors have made them accessible. The writing is well done and there’s not too much jargon to wade through.

    Bottom line: Not only is this book interesting, it’s fun, too.

    “Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers” is part of the Ponderables series, which also features “The Universe: An Illustrated History of Astronomy” and “The Elements: An Illustrated History of the Periodic Table.”

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    Jessica Harrison is the main reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. Prior to creating Cracking the Cover, Jessica worked as the in-house book critic for the Deseret News, a daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. Jessica also worked as a copy editor and general features writer for the paper. Following that, Jessica spent two years with an international company as a social media specialist. She is currently a freelance writer/editor. She is passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices.

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