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The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure

by Hans Magnus Enzensberger   |  Ages 11+
$8.90
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure

Magical dreamscape unveils mathematical wonder.

If math has ever felt daunting to you, "The Number Devil" could be that whimsical twist you need. Enzensberger takes a subject often seen as dry and transforms it into an adventurous journey with his unique approach. It's not just for kids; adults looking to rekindle their mathematical curiosity will find delight and humor in this tale. The book dances on imagination's edges, making mathematics not only palatable but magical—it's a refreshing take that might just change your perspective on numbers forever.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure

by Hans Magnus Enzensberger   |  Ages 11+
$8.90
ISBN: 9781862073913
Authors: Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Publisher: Granta
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational
Related Topics: Early Learning, Math
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 7105 readers)

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Twelve year old Robert fears numbers and hates maths. Then, in his dreams, he meets the Number Devil who introduces him to the amazing and magical world of numbers. This international bestseller is an exciting adventure in learning for both adults and children which will do for mathematics what "Sophie's World" did for philosophy.
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Magical dreamscape unveils mathematical wonder.

If math has ever felt daunting to you, "The Number Devil" could be that whimsical twist you need. Enzensberger takes a subject often seen as dry and transforms it into an adventurous journey with his unique approach. It's not just for kids; adults looking to rekindle their mathematical curiosity will find delight and humor in this tale. The book dances on imagination's edges, making mathematics not only palatable but magical—it's a refreshing take that might just change your perspective on numbers forever.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.