Presents one hundred one important mathematics facts, covering such topics as pie charts, problem solving, equations, and formulas.

Answers to unusual questions, using mathematics. First two questions, as examples: How many birds would it take to pick you up and fly with you?; and, How many bees does it take to make one jar of honey?

Eminent cosmologist and writer Barrow uses simple mathematics to answer 100 perplexing questions from everyday life.

This is no ordinary maths book. It's an incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts; tricks that will amaze friends and family; and fun, interactive activities. Young readers will love: Using maths to create uncrackable codes ; exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) ; discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading. Rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely...

"Simon Singh, author of the bestsellers Fermat's Enigma, The Code Book, and The Big Bang, offers fascinating new insights into the celebrated television series The Simpsons: That the show drip-feeds morsels of number theory into the minds of its viewers--indeed, that there are so many mathematical references in the show, and in its sister program, Futurama, that they could form the basis of an entire university course. Recounting memorable episodes...

"An engaging and imaginative tour through the fundamental mathematical concepts-from arithmetic to infinity-that form the building blocks of our universe. Our universe has multiple origin stories, from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing-no matter, no cosmos, not even empty space-could we create a universe using only math? Irreverent, richly illustrated, and boundlessly creative,...