Lessons in Geometry: For the Use of Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. A. Hill

9780365116073: Lessons in Geometry: For the Use of Beginners (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365116076 ISBN 13: 9780365116073

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Master geometry with a clear, beginner-friendly course you can fit into a year.

Lessons in Geometry: For the Use of Beginners presents a practical, step-by-step path through core concepts. The book lays a solid foundation in shapes, measurements, and spatial reasoning, and uses simple language to show how geometry connects to algebra. It also guides students to use letters to represent quantities, helping them see why algebra is worth learning.

Structured to be study-friendly, this edition includes many drawing exercises and metric-unit work. It blends explanations with hands-on practice, including ruler-and-compass constructions and regular reviews to reinforce understanding.

Clear definitions of basic terms such as body, surface, line, and point, with practical, visual examples.
Step-by-step instruction on straight lines, angles, triangles, polygons, the circle, and areas, plus transformations and proportions.
Hands-on activities using rulers, compasses, and drawing to scale, with focus on accuracy and measurement.
Chapter-by-chapter progress from fundamentals to three-dimensional solids, including volumes and surface area, with periodic reviews.

Ideal for students, homeschoolers, and anyone building a solid grounding in geometry.

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