A mathematical adventure kindle edition by enzensberger, hans magnus, berner, rotraut susanne, heim, michael henry. Hans magnus enzensberger is a true polymath, the kind of superb intellectual. In enzensbergers the number devil, the boy robert is able to contact this devil through 12 dreams and learns that math isnt that bad at all. It wasnt the equations or the graphs that hooked me it was the concepts like fractals and infinity and the patterns in pascals triangle that broke my brain and filled me with wonder at all their nonsensical beauty. In the number devil, he brings together the surreal logic of alice in wonderland and the existential geometry of flatland with the kind of math everyone would love. Sometimes it is, other times it can be overwhelming. May 01, 2000 hans magnus enzensberger is a true polymath, the kind of superb intellectual who loves thinking and marshals all of his charm and wit to share his passions with the world. Young roberts dreams have taken a decided turn for the weird. The number devil by hans magnus enzensberger scholastic. A mathematical adventure is a book for children and young adults that explores mathematics.
A mathematical adventure by hans magnus enzensberger in chm, epub, txt download e book. In the number devil, he brings together the surreal logic of alice in wonderland and the existential geometry of flatland with the kind of math everyone would love, if only they had a number devil to teach it to them. Hans magnus enzensberger author of the number devil. The title of this book is the number devil and it was written by hans magnus enzensberger, rotraut susanne berner illustrator, michael henry heim translator. By rotraut susanne berner, hans magnus enzensberger. Rotraut susanne berner is an illustrator who lives in heidelberg. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A mathematical adventure written by hans magnus enzensberger which was published in 1997. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the number devil. In the number devil, he brings together the surreal logic of alice in wonderland and the existential geometry of flatland with the kind of math everyone would love, if only.
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Please choose one of the following opportunities to demonstrate that you have read the book and have learned something interesting from. Hans magnus enzensberger has 225 books on goodreads with 37553 ratings. The book goes through different higher mathematical concepts that grow. Then in his dreams robert meets the number devil who brings the subject magically to life, illustrating with wit and charm a world in which numbers can amaze and fascinate, where maths is nothing like the dreary, difficult process that so many of us dread.
A mathematical adventure hans magnus enzensberger, rotraut susanne. In the number devil he has written a book that is essential reading for anyone of any age who has ever been mystified by maths. Hans magnus enzensberger is the author of many highly lauded books, including civil wars. Published may 1st 2000 by metropolitan books first published 1997. Enzensberger, hans magnus, berner, rotraut susanne, heim, michael henry. The number devil a mathematical adventure hans magnus enzensberger keywords. A mathematical adventure by hans magnus enzensberger. A mathematical adventure 9780805062991 by hans magnus enzensberger and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the number devil. A mathematical adventure 9780805062991 by hans magnus enzensberger and a great selection of similar new, used and. Enzensberger tells a story of robert, a young boy with mediocre math skills, and his journey through the world of mathematics under the tutoring of the number devil, a blackbearded, irascible, red man.
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Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Rotraut susanne berner is an illustrator who lives in heidelberg michael henry heim is. The number devil knows how to make maths devilishly simple. A mathematical adventure by hans magnus enzensberger, rotraut susanne berner. A mathematical adventure by enzensberger, hans magnus, heim, michael henry isbn. Hans magnus enzensberger is a true polymath, the kind of superb intellectual who loves thinking and marshals all of his charm and wit to share his passions with the world. In enzensberger s the number devil, the boy robert is able to contact this devil through 12 dreams and learns that math isnt that bad at all.
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