Description Explains the meaning of mathematical terms beginning with the different letters of the alphabet, from abacus, binary, and cubit to zillion.
Reviews Customer Booksource Emma Williams, Collection Development Specialist at Booksource Star Star Star Star Star 2/25/2013 10:43:58 AMG Is For Googol is the quintessential reference book for STEM because it covers topics that are relevant to all of the STEM subjects. From abacus to zillion, this advanced ABC book conveys complex ideas in the funniest way possible. “R is for Rhombicosidodecahedron” is one of my favorites. A rhombicosidodecahedron (ROM-bi-cosi-DOE-DECK-a-HEE-dron) is a special kind of three-dimensional shape with flat sides. Schwartz manages to effectively describe this complex shape by building upon the reader’s prior knowledge of other less complex shapes, such as cubes. Included with this description is an illustration of the shape with a tyrannosaurus rex sitting on top asking, “Are you sure it’s not a dinosaur or a dance from Brazil?” Good fun on every page! Icon Post Your Review