Cantarella - Petersons Eggheads guide to geometry: a new, fun, visual way to improve your geometry skills

Before You Begin

Sometimes learning can be... well, boring. It can also be confusing at times. If it wasnt, wed all have straight As, right? As your guide through the adventure of education, Im here to make things a bit more enjoyable. I studied the boring books so you dont have to. I got straight As and lived to tell about it.

I understand this stuff, and you can too. In this guide, Ill show you what you need to learn to get to the next level. Wherever I can, I explain things in pictures and stories. I break concepts down and teach them step by step. I try to stick with words that you know. In this book, well work together to improve your geometry skills and build your confidence. In this book, well work together to improve your geometry skills and build your confidence.

Confidence is very important, and it comes from trust. You can trust me as your guide, and most important, you can trust yourself. If your geometry knowledge isnt strong enough, lets do something about it!

Chapter 2 explains angles. Angles are important on their own, but they show up in other shapes, too. Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 focus on three main shapes. These are: quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles. We learn the properties of these shapes and how to find their perimeter and area. Chapter 8 focuses on polygons.

Here we look at figures with five or more sides. Chapter 9 addresses irregular and multiple figures. We learn how to work with unusual shapes and answer questions about them. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 describe three solid figures: cubes, rectangular solids, and cylinders. We learn their properties and how to find volume and surface area. As you read each chapter, youll find practice exercises along the way.

Complete the exercises to practice what youve learned. The more you use your skills, the better they will stick in your mind. To learn more Ready for more practice? After youve finished this book, visit the egghead website at www.petersonspublishing.com. Click the egghead link for even more practice exercises. This book will get you off to a great start. The website can give you that extra geometry boost! Petersons books Along with producing the eggheads Guides, Petersons publishes many types of books.

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