Mathematics. 

 - Chicago :  World Book,  c2009 
 - 48 pages :  color illustrations ;  27 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Abacus -- Numerals -- Fractions -- Units of length -- Pythagorean theorem -- Geometry -- Prime numbers -- Value of Pi -- Algebra -- Concept of zero -- Decimal system -- Sector -- Calculators -- Probability theory -- Binary number system -- Calculus -- Metric system -- Mechanical computer -- Chaos theory -- Important dates in mathematics. 
<br/><br/> "An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in mathematics. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780716603917 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>MATHEMATICS -- STUDY AND TEACHING (SECONDARY) -- JUVENILE LITERATURE
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QA 135.6 .M38 2009