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Most people don’t think about numbers, or take them for granted. For the average person numbers are looked upon as cold, clinical, inanimate objects. Math ideas are viewed as something to get a job done or a problem solved. Get ready for a big surprise with Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive. Pappas explores mathematical ideas by looking behind the scenes of what numbers, points, lines, and other concepts are saying and thinking. In each story, properties and characteristics of math ideas are entertainingly uncovered and explained through the dialogues and actions of its math characters. In fact, you forget that you are actually learning mathematics as you get caught up in the characters’ private lives, secrets and how they interact with one another. You may even forget that these math actors come from the imaginary worlds of mathematics. They seem so real! This is the crux of Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive — number and math ideas tell their own stories in their own words. As you read these stories you will be amazed at how math ideas come to life and develop their own personalities. We learn about their foibles and strengths, and see why mathematicians had to develop new concepts when the old ones were not sufficient for the problems at hand. You’ll see how mathematics is constantly evolving. How new numbers appeared, and old ones were reticent to accept the newcomers. How certain math ideas lay hidden for centuries, until they were resurrected or discovered by a mathematician. Love, hate, jealousy, excitement—all emotions we associate with human behavior are taken on by these math characters. You will come away learning how indispensable these math ideas and their roles are in our world today.

On the train ride to visit his grandpa, or Papa, Henri is only interested in his game. But then George the dog steals Henri's hat upon arrival, so Henri makes chase and finds himself in front of a trunk full of hats.Henri tries on each hat . . . and imagines himself a race car driver, a sea captain, a flying ace, and more!Papa finally catches up to Henri and George, and that's when Henri hears Papa's stories, real stories, about racing, sailing, flying, and more!As Henri heads home, he looks up at the stars and begins to dream . . . of being just like Papa.

Most people don’t think about numbers, or take them for granted. For the average person numbers are looked upon as cold, clinical, inanimate objects. Math ideas are viewed as something to get a job done or a problem solved. Get ready for a big surprise with Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive. Pappas explores mathematical ideas by looking behind the scenes of what numbers, points, lines, and other concepts are saying and thinking. In each story, properties and characteristics of math ideas are entertainingly uncovered and explained through the dialogues and actions of its math characters. In fact, you forget that you are actually learning mathematics as you get caught up in the characters’ private lives, secrets and how they interact with one another. You may even forget that these math actors come from the imaginary worlds of mathematics. They seem so real! This is the crux of Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive — number and math ideas tell their own stories in their own words. As you read these stories you will be amazed at how math ideas come to life and develop their own personalities. We learn about their foibles and strengths, and see why mathematicians had to develop new concepts when the old ones were not sufficient for the problems at hand. You’ll see how mathematics is constantly evolving. How new numbers appeared, and old ones were reticent to accept the newcomers. How certain math ideas lay hidden for centuries, until they were resurrected or discovered by a mathematician. Love, hate, jealousy, excitement—all emotions we associate with human behavior are taken on by these math characters. You will come away learning how indispensable these math ideas and their roles are in our world today.

Following Jesus is the best choice anyone can ever make. But living for Jesus can be difficult. He expects a lot from us. He wants us to live like he did, and he always did the right thing.But Jesus does not expect us to live for him by our own strength. He sent the Holy Spirit to help us. The Holy Spirit is the best helper you will ever have, because he is God. He is always close to you because he lives in you.In this book you will have a chance to learn what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit. Then you can get to know him even better as you become teammates, living for Jesus.Meet the Holy Spirit as Jesus introduced him to us.Learn the many ways the Spirit helps you to live for Jesus.This is a Bible Study guide, helping you to discover in your own Bible about the Holy Spirit.An encouraging, informative and thorough study about God's Spirit for children.

FOR MORE INFORMATION-666america.com This book, exposes the stunning truth about America and its connection with 666, which the reader will learn, represents nothing more than MONEY. The American Dream of prosperity is unmasked as the great engine designed to serve the elite and fulfill their selfish desires. Not only does the book give a simple explanation of every chapter and verse of Revelation, but it also discloses the truth about America, human nature, and the reality of the world in which we live. Brilliant yet simple explanations leave the reader doubtless as to how and why the American empire is destroying our environment and peace at an alarming rate. Discover the means by which powerful corporations, banks, and governments advance the global empire by “determining the worth of products and human life” while they “acquire riches…leaving the majority impoverished, unequal and unhappy.” Most importantly, a SOLUTION of how WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD is given in plainness.