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Books with author Theoni Pappas

  • The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, Oct. 24, 1997)
    Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.
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  • The Mathematics Calendar 2019

    Theoni Pappas

    Calendar (Wide World Publishing, July 3, 2018)
    ORIGINAL. AUTHENTIC. Although there are other mathematics calendars by the same name, this is the original mathematics calendar first introduced to the public in 1979.Each problem's answer is designed to come out to the date on which it appears. In addition, every month presents current or popular math topics or ideas.It's more than a calendar, but instead, a mathematical calendar magazine.The Mathematics Calendar 2019 will be Pappas' farewell mathematics calendar. • A retrospective of problems spanning 38 years. Many past topics will be revisited, expanded and updated to reflect the ever evolving changes in the world of mathematics. As it has for nearly four decades, The Mathematics Calendar 2019 will inform, entertain, challenge and enrich. It will probably become collectible. (Theoni Pappas)
  • Puzzles from Penrose the Mathematical Cat

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, March 12, 2013)
    The famous mathematical cat Penrose takes us on a trip though puzzleland, while sharing fascinating and challenging puzzles in this uniquely designed mini book. Each page's puzzle is introduced by our star Penrose or one of his quirky friends. Readers are treated to page after page of Penrose antics and problems, while the over 100 mind teasers stimulate and engage its readers gray cells, This book's mini format and fun graphics makes it hard to resist picking up, and its characters and puzzles are sure to entertain both kids or adults.
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  • More math adventures with Penrose the mathematical cat

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, May 16, 2017)
    More math adventures with Penrose the mathematical cat brings the world of mathematics to life with amusing, fascinating, and exciting stories.Penrose proved his math prowess in Pappas’ first two Penrose books. Now Penrose, the famous mathematically minded cat, is at it again.Join Penrose on all new math adventures as he introduces math concepts in a non threatening way. His encounters with math characters and ideas capture children’s imaginations and stimulates their curiosity while having fun discovering and playing with what the world mathematics offers.Lets you discover that math is much more than learning math facts.A great resource for parents and teachers. An exciting way to get children fascinated by mathematics.
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  • The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering mathematics all around you

    Theoni Pappas

    eBook (Wide World Publishing, Jan. 23, 1993)
    Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century.THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.
  • Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

    Theoni Pappas

    eBook (Wide World Publishing, July 14, 2004)
    Penrose, no ordinary cat, takes us on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts and characters. Now he takes off again on new adventures.Join him as he .....discovers the mathematical rep-tiles meets x, the mathematical actor..... is overpowered by a hoard of numbers stumbles onto the math rods has a close encounter with Probably discovers how 1+1!=2 helps Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry takes on Napier’s hot rods crosses pi’s path learns that mathematical doughnuts are not for dunking tantalizes, teases and perplexes us with his puzzles and games.These amusing and informative tales are just a few of many enchanting stories written in the author’s captivating style that is sure to make mathematics entertaining. The reader will gain new insights and appreciation for mathematics and its many facets.
  • Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, Jan. 25, 1993)
    Who would have ever thought there was a direct way to connect mathematical concepts to poetry?Creative juices were certainly at work when this book of mathematical dialogues was created by Theoni Pappas. It presents anew way to enjoy and learn mathematical ideas via poetic dialogues read by two people. A new twist to mathematical themes.—24 delightful and informative poetic dialogues for exploring math ideas.—- TOPIC POEMS INCLUDE-· Mathematics · Circles · Proper fractions · Fractals· Fibonacci numbers · One · Operations · Imaginary numbers· Möbius strip · Zero · Squares · Operations· Variables · Radicals · Triangles · · Primes · Dimensions· Golden Mean · e, & i (for three voices)· Integers · Tessellations · Even numbers· Googols · We are numbers.
  • Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, Feb. 16, 1993)
    A treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life. Explores math concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden rectangle in both serious and humorous ways. Stories such as the parable of p, the number line that fell apart, Leonhard the magic turtle and many others offer an amusing and entertaining way to explore and share mathematical ideas regardless of age or background. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story. Has both kids and adults sections for each topic.
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  • Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, July 14, 2004)
    Penrose, no ordinary cat, takes us on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts and characters. Now he takes off again on new adventures.Join him as he .....discovers the mathematical rep-tiles meets x, the mathematical actor..... is overpowered by a hoard of numbers stumbles onto the math rods has a close encounter with Probably discovers how 1+1!=2 helps Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry takes on Napier’s hot rods crosses pi’s path learns that mathematical doughnuts are not for dunking tantalizes, teases and perplexes us with his puzzles and games.These amusing and informative tales are just a few of many enchanting stories written in the author’s captivating style that is sure to make mathematics entertaining. The reader will gain new insights and appreciation for mathematics and its many facets.
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  • The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering Mathematics All Around You

    Theoni Pappas

    Paperback (Wide World Publishing, Jan. 23, 1993)
    Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century.THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.
  • Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

    Theoni Pappas

    eBook (Wide World Publishing, Feb. 16, 1993)
    A treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life. Explores math concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden rectangle in both serious and humorous ways. Stories such as the parable of p, the number line that fell apart, Leonhard the magic turtle and many others offer an amusing and entertaining way to explore and share mathematical ideas regardless of age or background. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story.
  • The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

    Theoni Pappas

    eBook (Wide World Publishing, Oct. 24, 1997)
    Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.