The Cartoon Guide to Geometry by Larry Gonick

The Cartoon Guide to Geometry

Larry Gonick

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 16, 2024

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Who it’s for
Learners studying plane geometry or preparing for geometry assessments
Themes
Plane geometry, Geometric proofs and constructions, Visual mathematics instruction
Genres
Geometry, Nonfiction Comics, Comics Reference & Guides

About this book

A comprehensive new illustrated guide to geometry—from New York Times bestselling cartoonist Larry Gonick What's the point of points? Where do we draw the line? If there are two sides to everything, then what's up with triangles, squares, and polygons? Once again, mathematician-turned-cartoonist Larry Gonick uses his unique gift for witty, lively, and clear exposition to demystify another complex subject: geometry.

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Moving from the most basic geometrical concepts—planes, lines, and points—through elementary postulates and to elaborate proofs, The Cartoon Guide to Geometry is a comprehensive primer on all the essentials of plane geometry: angles, triangles, area, similarity, and, yes, the Pythagorean theorem. Carefully tailored to the curriculum standards and standardized testing guidelines of the subject, the book provides innovative visuals that develop proofs and constructions with sequential graphics rather than single illustrations. The reader emerges with a deep grasp of key ideas—and has fun getting there.

Where it sits

Geometry69%
Nonfiction Comics58%
Comics Reference & Guides30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Science Fiction Comics
  • Nonfiction Comics
  • Historical Graphic Nonfiction
  • Linear Algebra
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  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Algebraic Geometry
  • Teaching Mathematics
Authors
Larry Gonick
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 16, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Plane geometry · Geometric proofs and constructions · Visual mathematics instruction
Reading lane
Science Fiction Comics