A Year in Numbers

365 Astonishing Maths Facts

Kyle D. Evans

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Atlantic
23 January 2024

Mathematics & Sciences

Series: Kyle D. Evans - maths gift books

Did you know: -Only around 100 people have ever lived beyond a million hours (that's about 114 years) -Around 7% of everyone who has ever lived is currently alive -The '12 days of Christmas' song, when sung in full, results in 364 gifts being given - one for

every day... except Christmas

Broken down into 12 chapters that correspond roughly to months of the year - from going 'back toschool' with arithmetic and times tables through prime numbers and all the way to the 12 Days ofChris-maths, this book features a collection of 365 fascinating numerical 'nuggets',accompanied by clear, bite-size explanations of the mathematics that underpin them.

By: Kyle D. Evans
Imprint: Atlantic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 379g
ISBN: 9781838958916
ISBN 10: 1838958916
Series: Kyle D. Evans - maths gift books
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 23 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kyle D Evans is a maths teacher and award-winning maths presenter and entertainer. Heregularly gives maths-based performances at schools, festivals and comedy clubs, and has performedeverywhere from Edinburgh Fringe to London's Science Museum. He is the author ofMaths Tricks to Blow Your Mind.

Reviews for A Year in Numbers: 365 Astonishing Maths Facts

Kyle Evans has come up with the perfect format for a dip-in maths book, and has packed an impressive range of engaging maths ideas between the covers. A highly enjoyable and serendipitous read! -- Rob Eastaway, co-author of HEADSCRATCHERS: THE NEW SCIENTIST PUZZLE BOOK