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"Like other areas of mathematics, geometry is a continually growing and evolving field. Computers, technology, and the sciences drive many new discoveries in mathematics. For geometry, the areas of quantum computers, computer graphics, nanotechnology, crystallography, and theoretical physics have been particularly relevant in the past few years. There have been considerable developments in the field of geometry since the first edition of """"The Facts On File Geometry Handbook"""" was published. An ideal primer for middle and high school students on the subject of geometry, this revised edition highlights new developments while expanding on the material in the first edition. More than 300 new glossary terms have been added as well as new biographies, events, charts, tables, theorems, and photographs and line illustrations. New and revised entries include: Algebraic equation; Calipers; Coloring; Devil's pitchfork; Hausdorff distance; John Hubbard; Isometric perspective; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz; Magic square; Monstrous Moonshine Madness; Isaac Newton; Grigory Perelman; Root snail; School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG); Sudoku square; Wheel of Theodorus; and, Windmill Theorem."

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Author:   Catherine A. Gorini
Publisher:   Facts On File Inc
Imprint:   Facts On File Inc
Edition:   Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.870kg
ISBN:  

9780816073894

ISBN 10:   0816073899
Pages:   342
Publication Date:   30 July 2009
Recommended Age:   Grades 6 - 12
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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...[an] excellent reference book...Highly recommended. - Choice The definitions are clear and easy to understand...useful to teachers...Recommended for academic, public, and some high-school libraries. - Booklist ...a thorough resource for math students and instructors and would also provide excellent reference service...Recommended. - Library Media Connection

...[an] excellent reference book...Highly recommended. - Choice The definitions are clear and easy to understand...useful to teachers...Recommended for academic, public, and some high-school libraries. - Booklist ...a thorough resource for math students and instructors and would also provide excellent reference service...Recommended. - Library Media Connection

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