February 17, 2025
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From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ruled Egypt for nearly a century, to the sixteenth-century empire of the Kongo, whose emperor was so powerful he was able to halt the trade in slaves for a number of years, the African continent rang with a series of glorious civilizations that have had a lasting impact on the world’s history, and on American culture.
From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ruled Egypt for nearly a century, to the sixteenth-century empire of the Kongo, whose emperor was so powerful he was able to halt the trade in slaves for a number of years, the African continent rang with a series of glorious civilizations that have had a lasting impact on the world’s history, and on American culture.
This inspiring title tells the story of Sophie’s journey as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics, which required original research, holding a university chair in mathematics, and becoming the editor of a major scientific journal.
An interactive, engaging and exciting exploration of math, from the invention of zero to the geometry of a donut! Clear, humorous text, bright illustrations, and interactive novelties help explain such topics as numbers, geometry, probability, transformations, and statistics. The focus is on making math accessible and exciting, so each topic has an investigation for young numbersmiths to try at home.
Written in her unique prose style, Gertrude Stein’s The World is Round chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Rose – a whimsical tale that delights in wordplay and sound while exploring the ideas of personal identity and individuality.
This handy book presents logical fallacies with easy to understand language and engaging illustrated examples. It’s the perfect reference guide for families! What IS a logical fallacy? Simply put, it’s an error (innocent or not) in reasoning. Learning to identify and avoid logical pitfalls is an important part of thinking and communicating well.
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