How Long to Read The Remarkable Lives of Numbers

How Long Does it Take to Read The Remarkable Lives of Numbers?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Remarkable Lives of Numbers by Derrick Niederman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Did you know there are 17 possible types of symmetric wallpaper pattern? Do you know what ‘casting out the nines’ is? Or why 88 is the fourth ‘untouchable’ number? Or how 7 is used to test for the onset of dementia. Number fanatic Derrick Niederman has a mission to bring numbers to life. He explores the unique properties of the most exciting numbers from 1 to 200, wherever they may crop up: from mathematics to sport, from history to the natural world, from language to pop culture. Packed with illustrations, amusing facts, puzzles, brainteasers and anecdotes, this is an enthralling and thought-provoking numerical voyage through the history of mathematics, investigating problems of logic, geometry and arithmetic along the way. ***PRAISE FOR THE REMARKABLE LIVES OF NUMBERS*** 'A hugely entertaining pick-and-mix of history, culture and mathematical puzzles.' BBC Focus 'This book is a complete joy. It made me smile. A lot.' Carol Vorderman 'Entertaining and engaging... Once you start reading it's just like the number system itself - impossible to stop.' Ian Stewart 'A fun book... definitely challenging.' Vanity Fair 'All sorts of fascinating mathematical minutiae.' Time Out

How long is The Remarkable Lives of Numbers?

The Remarkable Lives of Numbers by Derrick Niederman is 267 pages long, and a total of 68,619 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Remarkable Lives of Numbers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Remarkable Lives of Numbers aloud.

What Reading Level is The Remarkable Lives of Numbers?

The Remarkable Lives of Numbers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Remarkable Lives of Numbers?

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