Bibliograph

The cartoon guide to algebra, Larry Gonick

Type

Label

The cartoon guide to algebra, Larry Gonick

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The cartoon guide to algebra

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

878504685

Responsibility statement

Larry Gonick

Series statement

Cartoon guide series

Summary

"Covers all of algebra's essentials-- including rational and real numbers, the number line, variables, expressions, laws of combination, linear and quadratic equations, rates, proportion, and graphing-- with clear, funny, and easy-to-understand illustrations"--, Page 4 of cover

Table Of Contents

What is algebra about? -- The number line -- Addition and subtraction -- Multiplication and division -- Expressions and variables -- Balancing act -- Real wor(l)d problems -- More than one unknown -- Drawing equations -- Power play -- Rational expressions -- Rates -- About average -- Squares -- Square roots -- Solving quadratic equations -- What's next? -- Solutions to selected problems

Target audience

adolescent

Classification