Exploring the World of Mathematics

THE EXPLORING SERIES: Well known for his popular books about science and religion, John Hudson Tiner has been a teacher, mathematician, and a cartographer. Possessing the skills to turn history into a thrilling read, Tiner has published this wonderful new series of books on science, geared toward home educators, but broadly appealing for any elementary age child. Written for 5th grade to junior high level, this series will captivate your attention and give you a broad overview of several major topics.• Exploring the World of MathematicsNumbers surround us. Just try to make it through a day without using any. It’s impossible: telephone numbers, calendars, volume settings, shoe sizes, speed limits, weights, street numbers, microwave timers, TV channels, and the list goes on and on. The many advancements and branches of mathematics were developed through the centuries as people encountered problems and relied upon math to solve them. For instance: What timely invention was tampered with b