The Prince of Mathematics
Carl Friedrich Gauss
Seiten
2008
A K Peters (Verlag)
978-1-56881-455-1 (ISBN)
A K Peters (Verlag)
978-1-56881-455-1 (ISBN)
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 original and secondary sources, this historical narrative will inspire young readers and even curious adults with its touching story of 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 original and secondary sources, this historical narrative will inspire young readers and even curious adults with its touching story of personal achievement.
Margaret Tent grew up in western Massachusetts where she graduated from Mt. Holyoke College. She has taught mathematics for several years and enjoys bringing the history of mathematics into her teaching. She currently lives and teaches in Birmingham, Alabama.
Child Prodigy. The Duke’s Protégé. Gifted Astronomer, Father of a Young Family. Surveyor of Hannover, Father of a Growing Family. Magnetic Professor, Prince of Mathematics. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 23.10.2008 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Natick |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Gewicht | 294 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geschichte der Mathematik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-56881-455-0 / 1568814550 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-56881-455-1 / 9781568814551 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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