The Cartoon Guide to Calculus
The Cartoon Guide to Calculus by Larry Gonick, published by HarperCollins on December 27, 2011, is an illustrated guide that aims to make calculus accessible and enjoyable. This original edition spans 256 pages and presents a comprehensive course in first-year calculus, covering essential concepts such as functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician and master cartoonist, employs clear graphics and humor to simplify complex topics, making it suitable for a wide audience.
Readers will find a blend of education and entertainment in this guide, which includes numerous examples and problem sets designed to aid understanding. The book serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, parents, and professionals alike, addressing the challenges often associated with learning mathematics. With its engaging approach, The Cartoon Guide to Calculus provides a unique perspective on the subject, making it a useful tool for anyone looking to enhance their grasp of calculus.
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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.
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