this book brings Geometry to life with Euclid explaining the principles of Geometry to his friends. Full of fun, explanation and even jokes, the afterlife is the perfect introduction to a sometimes tricky subject.

euclid lived 2300 years ago in Alexandria, in northern Egypt. His was a brilliant mind. He devised a method of learning Geometry starting from the simplest idea - An axiom - something we can all agree is self-evident. Euclid built argument upon argument, creating a brilliantly simple system for learning Geometry which he wrote down in his book - Euclid's elements - which was still in everyday use in schools well into the 20th century.

shoo Rayner brings another mega-mind to life with wit, clarity and sensitivity. For any age that wants to get to grips with Geometry.