Mathematical Journeys - by Theoni Pappas (Paperback)

An invaluable tool for teachers, homeschoolers, educators and self-learners of mathematics.

Review Quotes

"Pappas' books have been gold mines of mathematical entertainment for me and everyone I push in the bookstore to buy all of her books...;spreading such inspirational and mathematical good cheer."- Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse and The Stinky Cheese Man

"Pappas writes writes at a level that puts all her within the reach of any mathematics teacher and usually within reach of a generalist as well. In spite of this, she does not skim over facts or misrepresents them." - The Mathematics Teacher

"Pappas has a light handed and clever approach to this most complex of subjects..." Bell's Books, Palo Alto, CA

"Thought-provoking yet not overwhelming, her books make the author's pleasure in mathematics evident." -Library Journal

About the Author

Her math calendars and over 18 math books appeal to both young and adult audiences alike. Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club selections, and her Joy of Mathematics was selected as a Pick of the Theoni Pappas is passionate about mathematics. A native Californian, Pappas received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University in 1967. She taught high school and college mathematics for nearly two decades, then turned to writing a remarkable series of innovative books which reflect her commitment to demystifying mathematics and making the subject more approachable. Through her pithy, nonthreatening and easily comprehensible style, she breaks down mathematical prejudices and barriers to help one realize that mathematics is a dynamic world of fascinating ideas that can be easily accessible to the layperson.

Her math calendars and over 18 math books appeal to both young and adult audiences alike.
Three of her books have been Book-of-the Month Club selections, and her Joy of Mathematics was selected as a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated foreign languages which include Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

In 2000 Pappas received the University of California Alumni Association's Excellence in Achievement Award for her work on books and other innovative products that deal with mathematics. She currenttly lives in Palo Alto, CA.