Scientific American: Mathematical Games Knowledge Cards Deck

There is order in the mathematical universe, but it can be hard to find. The orderly solutions to these abstruse, obscure, arcane, and delightful hairpullers run and hide in the bushes like rodents of the rainforest. Martin Gardner is one of the world's preeminent creators of puzzles and the author of many books, including The Colossal Book of Mathematics (W.W. Norton, 2001) and Gardner's Workout: Training the Mind and Entertaining the Spirit (A.K. Peters Ltd., 2001). Adapted from Martin Gardner's column in Scientific American.

With questions on one side and answers on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Perfect for students, teachers, science buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this fascinating subject.

Size: 3 1/4 x 4 inches.

For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.