Geometry the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) [Paperback]

Lawrence S. Leff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0764101102 | ISBN-13: 978-0764101106 | Edition: 3

These books are ideal student self-help supplements. They offer valuable overviews of course work and extra help with difficult subject areas. Covers the "how" and "why" of geometry. Includes hundreds of examples and exercises with solutions. Includes more than 700 drawings, graphs,and tables.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

(back cover )
Geometry makes sense when you approach it the E-Z way! Open this book for a clear, concise, step-by-step review of:

The "how" and "why" of geometry

Parallel lines and polygons

Congruent and similar triangles

Right and similar triangles

Proofs and mathematical reasoning

Special quadrilaterals

Circles and angle measurement

Area and volume

Locus and coordinates

Transformation Geometry

Measure your progress as you learn geometry:

Complete the review questions within each chapter

Wrap up each unit with a set of cumulative review questions and answers
And discover that learning geometry can be E-Z!



--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (August 18, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764101102
• ISBN-13: 978-0764101106
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lawrence Leff is former Assistant Principal and Chairman of the Mathematics Department, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, New York City.

Customer Reviews

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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear outlined approach that works!, September 30, 1999

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Chang Yuon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Geometry the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

First, this book will supplement any High School Geometry textbook. The problems in the book range from easy to challenging (some just tedious) that will help and prepare students for tests and other standarized exams. What I really like about this book is that, it lays down all of the concepts in a very clear way without using too many words. The book should be used more as a supplement, a reminder, and a guide to help you solve problems. It's not the most colorful and fun book to read, but it is worth all your money if you are looking for a good outlined approach to the subject.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Fun, October 19, 2005

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Book nut (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Geometry the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

"Geometry The Easy Way" really does live up to its name. I had tried "Geometry for Dummies" before but I was unable to realistically teach myself the basics with that book alone. (Maybe I needed Geometry for morons!" "Geometry the easy way" started out with simple concepts and slowly built upon those. The chapters were short and had numerous exercises that were very helpful. I actually discovered that geometry was fun-now that's a strange concept to grasp!I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to teach themselves the basics of geometry in a short amount of time.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb plane geometry primer for children's self-study, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Geometry the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) (Paperback)

Easy to follow, logical, and methodical exposition of elementary classical plane geometry. Every term and concept is defined; therefore, it presupposes absolutely no prior knowledge (of either geometry or algebra). Yet, after four chapters it is possible for a child to knowledgeably explain Euclid's Fifth Postulate. The beauty of forms and patterns, the triumph of solving seemingly insoluble problems, the revelation of the power of logical thinking -- all serve to captivate my 9 year old daughter's attention. Most highly recommended for anyone who wishes to provide the means for a child to do his/her best original thinking. No cartoons, no shoot-em-up diversions, only the austere beaty of logic in an assimilable format for children. Every child in America should have the opportunity to go through this book with his/her parents. And every parent should have the oportunity of direct participation in the intellectual voyage of discovery of his/her child that this book affords.