The Number Devil
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781860465628 (1860465625)
Publish date: October 1st 1998
Publisher: Vintage/Ebury (A Division of Random House Group)
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Novels,
Humor,
Academic,
School,
European Literature,
Science,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
German Literature,
Mathematics
Random math thinly disguised as a novel. I get what it's trying to do but it feels more like the kind of characters that kids' textbooks have to make the info more "fun." there isn't a plot here. But if it gets kid's reading about math then go go go. Plus, the illustrations are really cute.
This book makes maths fun, even for those little people who believe it to be a laborious trudge through treacle. In fact, that would describe Robert, the main character in this book. He has been struggling with maths for as long as he can remember. One night, he dreams that he meets a little devil, ...
Bel libro per far avvicinare alla matematica tutti coloro che la detestano (come il sottoscritto). Direi che è adatto a tutti, anche ai grandi :)
A great book about number patterns and math concepts. Lots of fun math references as well. Heartily recommended!
Este foi um dos livros que mais marcou a minha experiência escolar. Gosto de Matemática, mas nem sempre estivemos nos melhores termos. Quando na estante da minha mãe vi este livro, tive de o ler e adorei.