First Lessons in Geometry (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Hill

ISBN 10: 1330038495 / ISBN 13: 9781330038499

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book introduces you to the world of geometry in a simple and engaging way. The author, an esteemed geometry educator, has written this book with children in mind, addressing them directly throughout the chapters. This book is an ideal companion for young learners beginning their journey into the world of geometry. The author starts with the most basic concepts such as points, lines, and planes before gradually introducing more advanced topics like angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Through clear explanations and captivating examples, the author breathes life into abstract concepts, making them easier to grasp. The book also includes hands-on activities and thought-provoking questions, encouraging readers to apply their newfound knowledge and explore further. Whether you are a child with a curious mind or an adult looking to refresh your geometry skills, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the fundamentals of geometry and fostering a love for learning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330038499_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Lessons in Geometry (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330038495
• ISBN 13: 9781330038499
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geometry

About this title

Synopsis

Friendly geometry for beginners that builds confidence from the ground up.

This primer introduces ideas like points, lines, and planes and shows how they fit together in everyday shapes. With clear explanations and simple, child-friendly examples, it invites readers to explore geometry step by step.

Note: This is a practical, introductory guide focused on foundational concepts and their visual and real‑world applications. It covers straight lines, curves, circles, triangles, polygons, and basic geometric reasoning, using approachable language and familiar illustrations.

• Clear definitions of basic ideas, from points to planes, with age‑appropriate explanations.
• Guided lessons on straight vs. curved lines, drawing techniques, and how to imagine geometric figures.
• Hands‑on topics like inscribed polygons, circles, and simple measurements to reinforce understanding.
• Practical problems and everyday examples to connect math with real play and activities.

Ideal for readers beginning their study of geometry or parents and teachers guiding early learners.

About the Author

Tom Hill lives in Huntington, in the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he has been building boats and houses since 1972. He reckons he has built more than a hundred boats in that time, and has repaired hundreds more--everything from canoes and rowboats to 60-foot power yachts. Although he has worked with all types of wood construction as well as fiberglass, he has used glued plywood plank construction almost exclusively since being introduced to the method in 1980. Tom has taught boatbuilding classes since 1981 at The WoodenBoat School (Brooklin, Maine), The Brookfield Craft Center (Brookfield, Connecticut), the Shelburne Craft School (Shelburne, Vermont), and The Appalachian Center for the Crafts (Smithville, Tennessee). The boating he likes best is gunkholing--poking along interesting shores and exploring coves, estuaries, and inland waterways in canoes, kayaks, and small sailboats--but he appreciates ocean cruising as well, and once sailed his 28-foot sloop from Lake Champlain to the Bahamas and back while living aboard her for a year.