Below is a suggested list of books about explorations in mathematics. Please email us
to suggest books which should be added to this list.
- What is Mathematics?
by R.Courant, H. Robbins, I. Stewart
An excellent resource for advanced problem solvers, as well as for students
looking for a new subject to explore. Includes many advanced topics and mathematical techniques.
- Godel, Escher, Bach
by Douglas Hofstadter
This Pulitzer Prize winner has inspired many high school students to pursue a career in the
maths and sciences.
- Godel's Proof
by Ernest Nagel and James R. Newman
This provides an interesting and palatable
view into the world of paradoxes and inconsistency.
- Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
by Douglas R. Hofstadter
This ties together a
famous mathematician, artist, and musician while exploring many profound mathematical concepts.
- Journey into Geometries
by Marta Sved
A journey through geometrical
topics, including projection, inversion, and non-Euclidean gemoetries.
- Problems for Mathematicians, Young and Old
by Paul Halmos
Challening
problems for budding problem-solvers and starting points for projects in new subjects.
- Mathematical Tourist
by I. Peterson
Studies in number theory, chaos, topology, higher dimensions, and more.
- Archimedes' Revenge
by Paul Hoffman
Entertaining journey into
the world of numbers, shapes, codes, and probabilities.
- Mathematical Carnival
by Martin Gardner
Collection of puzzles and explorations.
- In Code: A mathematical journey
by Sarah Flannery
A biography of a woman enthusiastically
involved in cryptography, computer science, and math in general. A captivating and inspiring book.