Monumental Maths
Author:
Veena PrasadPublisher:
Pratham BooksLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books3 Ratings
Price: ₹ 90
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What do the pyramids, ancient temples and Jantar Mantar all have in common? Maths! Innovative architects across the world have used mathematics to build wonders that we still marvel at today.
ISBN: 9789354678073
Pages: 15
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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