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LINES, BARS AND CIRCLES: HOW WILLIAM PLAYFAIR INVENTED GRAPHS
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| By: |
Helaine Becker |
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Hardback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1771385707 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781771385701 |
| Publisher: |
KIDS CAN PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
4 April, 2017 |
| Pages: |
36 |
| Description: |
A biography of William Playfair--a dreamer who first presented data visually, rather than numbers and formulas favored by scientists during that period in time. |
| Synopsis: |
More than 250 years ago, William Playfair was a dreamer who saw the world differently from other people. Early on, he attempted to apply his unique perspective to a series of career opportunities, although unfortunately only resulted in failure. Then, while writing a book about economics, Will's innovative vision inspired an idea that would set him apart: he created the first modern line graph. These infographic inventions provided a way for numbers to be seen as pictures, which made them easier to understand and to remember- thus changing the way the world would interact with data forever. |
| Publication: |
Canada |
| Imprint: |
Kids Can Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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