Uses photographs, diagrams, illustrations, and text to explain the basic concepts and theories of mathematics, covering number systems, natural numbers, divisibility, whole numbers, equations, functions and graphs, triangles, graphs, probability, and many other topics.

Another brand-new title in Barron’s Essential Atlas science series explains principles of mathematics, which is the universal language of all science. This volume opens with a brief, enlightening description of the differing numeric systems devised by various cultures. The multitude of practical applications involving mathematics are then shown and explained, including measurements of weight and volume, monetary calculations, the binary system and its application in computer science, and much more. Architecture is discussed in terms of its fundamental relationship to principles of geometry. The circle, angles, and trigonometric functions are described, and fundamental principles of calculus and probability are touched upon. This easy-to-comprehend volume makes imaginative use of charts and diagrams to explain mathematical reasoning. There are color photos and illustrations on every page.

Uses photographs, diagrams, illustrations, and text to explain the basic concepts and theories of physics and chemistry, covering forces, motion, energy, fluids, wave motion, electricity, matter, inside matter, pure substances, and chemical changes.

This comprehensive reference, which integrates analysis, algorithms and computer implementation, provides more than 150 special functions of the applied sciences with over 700 graphics of functions which can be created using the included CD-ROM.

Basic Mathematics and Statistics for Science is a low-level introduction to the essential techniques students need to understand. It assumes little prior knowledge, and adopts a gentle approach that leads through examples in the book and website. No other text provides this range of educational support for science students. The integration between book and website provides study options that would be impossible through a book alone, and allows students to study in ways that suit their own circumstances and preferences. The combination of book and website also provides ready-prepared material for lectures, tutorials and computer practicals. Tutors can use the material to develop a variety of coherent programme using different learning styles. The book develops the mathematics and statistics through examples and questions that reflect the scientific context, and has succeeded in being relevant to a range of undergraduate science programmes.

Filled with hundreds of attractive full-color illustrations, photos, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this very accessible book tells the story of life in its many forms—plants, animals, and even amoeba, bacteria, and fungi. Words and pictures describe how different life forms adapt to the earth’s different environmental conditions. Readers will find sections that summarize Darwin’s theory of natural selection, Mendel’s genetic classification, the twentieth-century discovery of DNA, the parts and functions of plants and animals, and the ways in which all life forms fit into the earth’s ecosystem. Like other titles in Barron’s Essential Atlas series, The Essential Atlas of Biology will be valued as a fine educational supplement for classrooms and libraries.