The Language of the Universe: A Visual Exploration of Maths

Stuart, Colin

ISBN 10: 1787414078 / ISBN 13: 9781787414075

Edité par Big Picture Press, 2019

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Language of the Universe: A Visual Exploration of Maths
• Éditeur: Big Picture Press
• Date de parution: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1787414078
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781787414075
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• État de l'article: Acceptable

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Synopsis

2020 Winner of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction From atoms to beehives to the movement of the planets, everything around us is BUZZING with maths. So how does this language of numbers, symbols and equations make every single thing in our universe tick like an unseen clock? Visualise cosmic distances, discover the geometry in nature and marvel at the wonders of technology. Learn about mathematics in an extraordinary new light. Stunning surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadía meets easy-to-read informative text by science writer Colin Stuart to create highly engaging content that will inspire future engineers, mathematicians and scientists.

À propos des auteurs

Colin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and author whose books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a 2014 runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize, Colin has also written publications featured in The Guardian, New Scientist and BBC Focus among others and has spoken about the wonders of the universe on Sky News and BBC News.

Ximo Abadía is a highly acclaimed artist, living and working in Spain. He has illustrated numerous publications including The Speed of Starlight and his work was selected for the Bologna Children's Illustrator's Exhibition in 2017.