What`s the Point of Math?: Understand the Magic of Numbers in Our Everyday Lives, DK

From cracking codes to winning game shows, from predicting comets to solving crimes, this unique book reveals where our most important maths ideas came from (youll be surprised ). It might change your mind about maths forever

Whats the Point of Maths? explains really simply how essential maths ideas work and identifies the extraordinary things you can do with them. Its full of crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers, along with beautiful illustrations that bring maths to life. It will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant of maths students.

From measuring a pyramid to becoming a trillionaire, this book is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers - in the classroom and in the real world. Youll find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes, what it takes to catch a cheat, and how maths keeps our secrets safe.