Living Mathematics

If you don't have a ruler at hand, and you need to measure the length of something urgently, what will you use? Can you encrypt a secret message so that only the initiated can read it? Do you know what... would happen over five years if every poppy seed in one flower sprouted? Mathematics is a fascinating and useful science, the knowledge of which is necessary in life. This book will help you convey this to a child. Here you will find curious stories about the practical application of mathematics, as well as interesting and unusual puzzles. Your child will master the basics of quick counting, learn about basic geometry, and learn how to solve various problems. Each section is accompanied by answers and step-by-step solving instructions, as well as detailed diagrams and illustrations. The book is intended for children but will also appeal to parents.