G is for googol a math alphabet book this largeformat alphabet book introduces terms and ideas from mathematics. For reference or browsing, g is for googol is a fun look at math, for the geek and non. Googles free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between english and over 100 other languages. A wonderfilled romp through the world of mathematics. To give a sense of how big a googol really is, the mass of an electron, just under 10. G is for googol is the quintessential reference book for stem because it covers topics that are relevant to all of the stem subjects. Schwartz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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Ranging freely from exponents to lightyears to numbers found in nature, this smorgasbord of math concepts and trivia makes a perfect classroom companion or. Organizing the worlds information and making it universally accessible and useful. Other names for googol include ten duotrigintillion on the short scale, ten thousand sexdecillion on the long scale, or ten sexdecilliard on the peletier long scale. Famous concepts, puzzles, and tools in math are described in this book filled with humorous illustrations.
Schwartz is the author of more than fifty childrens books that make math and science come alive, including how much is a million. It is a ratio in the order of about 10 80 to 10 90, or only about one tenbillionth of a googol 0. About g is for googol b is for binary, f is for fibonacci, p is for probability even a small sample begins to give you the idea that this is a math book unlike any other. The term was coined in 1920 by 9yearold milton sirotta 19111981, nephew of u. From abacus to zillion, math is clarified through humor in this highly original introduction to. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
B is for binary, f is for fibonacci, p is for probability. Famous concepts, puzzles, and tools in math are described in this alphabetical book filled with humorous illustrations. Ranging freely from exponents to lightyears to numbers found in nature, this smorgasbord of math concepts and trivia makes a perfect classroom companion or gift book for. If you want to live a happier, healthier and more balanced emotional life. Create and edit webbased documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. A typical book can be printed with 10 6 zeros around 400 pages with 50 lines per page and 50 zeros per line.
Between a is for abacus and z is for zillion, schwartz if you made a million, 1989, etc. He lives with his wifeand coauthoryael schy in oakland, california. He is a frequent guest speaker at schools in the us abroad. If each book had a mass of 100 grams, all of them would have a total mass of 10 93 kilograms. David schwartz is the author of 50 childrens books, including g is for googol and q is for quark. G is forgoogol a guide for teachers based on the book g is for googol. Download the g is for googol teachers guide300k about the author.
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