The Cartoon Guide to Calculus
A complete-and completely enjoyable-new illustrated guide to calculus Master cartoonist Larry Gonick has already given readers the history of the world in cartoon form. Now, Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated course in first-year calculus that demystifies the world of functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Using clear and helpful graphics-and delightful humor to lighten what is frequently a tough subject-he teaches all of the essentials, with numerous examples and problem sets. For the curious and confused alike, The Cartoon Guide to Calculus is the perfect combination of entertainment and education-a valuable supplement for any student, teacher, parent, or professional.
Author: Larry Gonick
Format: Paperback, 256 pages, 187mm x 235mm, 433 g
Published: 2012, HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States
Genre: Popular Science
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A complete-and completely enjoyable-new illustrated guide to calculus Master cartoonist Larry Gonick has already given readers the history of the world in cartoon form. Now, Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated course in first-year calculus that demystifies the world of functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Using clear and helpful graphics-and delightful humor to lighten what is frequently a tough subject-he teaches all of the essentials, with numerous examples and problem sets. For the curious and confused alike, The Cartoon Guide to Calculus is the perfect combination of entertainment and education-a valuable supplement for any student, teacher, parent, or professional.
The Cartoon Guide to Calculus