{"product_id":"make-calculus","title":"Make: Calculus","description":"\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-8\" data-csa-c-id=\"6xw5nb-5gri4r-907hw5-j4svmb\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-8 aplus-standard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"700\" data-a-expander-name=\"aplus-module-expander\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-lefttwothirdswrap apm-floatleft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-centerthirdcol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"extraProductInfoTxtBookFeatureGroup\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"extraProductInfoTxtBookFeatureGroup\" data-csa-c-id=\"j6lxyl-c6pnjm-kkwypj-90fq0s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake: Calculus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section\"\u003eWhen Isaac Newton developed calculus in the 1600s, he was trying to tie together math and physics in an intuitive, geometrical way. But over time math and physics teaching became heavily weighted toward algebra, and less toward geometrical problem solving. However, many practicing mathematicians and physicists will get their intuition geometrically first and do the algebra later.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-id=\"kwtfak-poz6rc-fuzn35-36qip0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake: Calculus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e imagines how Newton might have used 3D printed models, construction toys, programming, craft materials, and an Arduino or two to teach calculus concepts in an intuitive way. The book uses as little reliance on algebra as possible while still retaining enough to allow comparison with a traditional curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is not a traditional Calculus I textbook.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather, it will take the reader on a tour of key concepts in calculus that lend themselves to hands-on projects. This book also defines terms and common symbols for self-learners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-basic-module-13-text\" data-csa-c-id=\"p169ok-ulqhnk-urjdqk-iq0xh4\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module basic-module-13-text aplus-standard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module aplus-module-13 aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module-section aplus-text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note about the EPub file...\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Make: Calculus epub3 digital download that comes as part of this package (along with a PDF version) works with screen readers that can read math, such as the Thorium epub reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you have the book open in Thorium, turn on MathJax functionality, which in turn reads MathML. In the current version of Thorium (2.2.0) check the box to enable MathJax at Settings \u0026gt; Display \u0026gt; MathJax. These settings are only available after you have opened at least one book in Thorium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are using a separate screen reader program to interface with Thorium, you might need to add a plugin for it to be able to read MathML correctly. This epub file been optimized for screen readers and accessibility for our visually impaired readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoan Horvath and Rich “Whosawhatsis” Cameron are the founders of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nonscriptum.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nonscriptum.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1716650881344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1QlLn4MFsQL4WNZM13C554\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNonscriptum LLC,\u003c\/a\u003e a consulting and training firm founded in 2015 in based in Pasadena, California. Joan and Rich focus on teaching educators and scientists how to use maker tech, together they have authored ten books for Make: and other publishers, as well as numerous courses for LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com). 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