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The cartoon guide to algebra
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- Book Synopsis
- In this latest edition of the successful Cartoon Guide series, master cartoonist and former Harvard instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course to help students understand and learn this core mathematical course taught in American schools.Using engaging graphics and lively humor, Gonick covers all of the algebra essentials, including linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing techniques. He also offers a concise overview of algebra's history and its many practical applications in modern life.Combining Gonick's unique ability to make difficult topics fun, interesting, and easy-to-understand—while still relaying the essential information in a clear, organized and accurate format—The Cartoon Guide to Algebra is an essential supplement and math study aid for students of all levels, in high school, college, and beyond.This unique visual guide makes learning algebra easier than ever with:Algebra Essentials Covered: Master core concepts from linear equations and polynomials to quadratic equations and graphing techniques, all explained with clarity and wit.Engaging and Humorous Approach: Learn through Larry Gonick's memorable cartoons and lively humor that make even the most intimidating topics fun.Practical, Real-World Applications: Go beyond the formulas with a concise overview of algebra's history and its surprising uses in modern, everyday life.Math Help for All Levels: A perfect supplement for students in high school, college, or anyone looking to refresh their skills in an enjoyable way.
- About The Author
- Larry Gonick has been creating comics that explain math, history, science, and other big subjects for more than forty years. His Cartoon Guide series has enjoyed immense success. He has been a calculus instructor at Harvard (where he earned his BA and MA in mathematics), a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, and a Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth. He was staff cartoonist for Muse magazine. Larry Gonick's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780062202697
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks, (26 February 2015)
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Weight
- 415.04 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 187 x 15 mm
- Series:
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