Polyominoes will delight not only students and teachers of mathematics at all levels, but will be appreciated by anyone who likes a good geometric challenge. There are no prerequisites. If you like jigsaw puzzles, or if you hate jigsaw puzzles but have ever wondered about the pattern of some floor tiling, there is much here to interest you. A polyomino is a shape cut along the lines from square graph paper; the pronunciation of polyomino begins as does polygon and ends as does domino. Tilings, also called tessellations of ...
Read More
Polyominoes will delight not only students and teachers of mathematics at all levels, but will be appreciated by anyone who likes a good geometric challenge. There are no prerequisites. If you like jigsaw puzzles, or if you hate jigsaw puzzles but have ever wondered about the pattern of some floor tiling, there is much here to interest you. A polyomino is a shape cut along the lines from square graph paper; the pronunciation of polyomino begins as does polygon and ends as does domino. Tilings, also called tessellations of mosaic patterns, are older than civilization itself. Tiling with polyominoes provides challenges that range from the popular jigsaw-like puzzles to easily understood mathematical research problems. You will find unsolved puzzles and problems of both kinds here. Answers are provided for most of the problems that have known solutions. It is only fair to repeat here the warning stated in the preface to this book, 'Playing with polyominoes can be habit forming.'
Read Less
Add this copy of Polyominoes: a Guide to Puzzles and Problems in Tiling to cart. $51.94, good condition, Sold by BookResQ. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Valley, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by The Mathematical Association of America.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 6x0x8; No dust jacket. Ex-library book with typical stickers and stampings. Priority Mail is available on this item. No international shipping.
Add this copy of Polyominoes: a Guide to Puzzles and Problems in Tiling to cart. $76.00, very good condition, Sold by BookScene rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hull, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by The Mathematical Association of America.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. 8vo. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. The Mathematical Association of America, 1996. First Edition. 1st Printing. 196 pages. Nice Firm copy! Previous owner name. Size: 8vo. Games Amusement: Math Puzzles Etc. 0426.
Add this copy of Polyominoes: a Guide to Puzzles and Problems in Tiling to cart. $27.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by The Mathematical Association of.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
