Cartoon Guide to Calculus

A refreshingly humorous but thorough guide to general calculus from the author of the bestselling "The Cartoon Guide to Physics." A complete--and completely enjoyable--new illustrated guide to calculus. Master cartoonist Larry Gonick has already given readers the history of the world in cartoon form. Now, Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated course in first-year calculus that demystifies the world of functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Using clear and helpful graphics--and delightful humor to lighten what is frequently a tough subject--he teaches all of the essentials, with numerous examples and problem sets. For the curious and confused alike, "The Cartoon Guide to Calculus" is the perfect combination of entertainment and education--a valuable supplement for any student, teacher, parent, or professional. Paperback, 256 pages. ISBN 9780061689093