Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach [Hardcover]

Ron Larson (Author), Bruce H. Edwards (Author), Robert Hostetler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0618394788 | ISBN-13: 978-0618394784 | Edition: 4

As part of the market-leading Graphing Approach series by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach, 4/e, provides both students and instructors with a sound mathematics course in an approachable, understandable format. The quality and quantity of the exercises, combined with interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative resources, make teaching easier and help students succeed in mathematics. This edition, intended for precalculus courses that require the use of a graphing calculator, includes a moderate review of algebra to help students entering the course with weak algebra skills.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1104 pages
• Publisher: McDougal-Littell; 4 edition (February 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618394788
• ISBN-13: 978-0618394784
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ron Larson received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado in 1970. At that time, he accepted a position with Penn State University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and currently holds the rank of professor of mathematics at the university. Ron is the lead author for over forty mathematics textbooks from 6th grade through calculus. Many of his texts, such as the 9th edition of is calculus text, are leaders in their markets.

Ron Larson is one of the pioneers in the use of multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics. He has authored multimedia programs that range from 1st grade through calculus. To help with the development of his textbooks and multimedia programs, Ron founded Larson Texts, Inc., which with its publishing wing, Big Ideas Learning, employs about 60 people. Ron's most recent new textbook series is called "Big Ideas Math". It is the first middle school mathematics series to adhere to the NCTM's new "Focal Points Curriculum".

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tutor recommended, December 23, 2008

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This review is from: Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book to explain pre-calculus. The text book my daughter had was really poorly written, so a tutor recommended this book. It has helped.

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5.0 out of 5 stars precalculus book :), February 9, 2011

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This book is working out amazingly. I have this class only one semseter and the price was under half of what I would have paid at the bookstore. thank you!

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Note: This is a set of DVDs, not a book!, October 14, 2005

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Noah Kleinberg "Ex-precalculus student" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Precalculus With Limits: A Graphing Approach (dvd edition) (CD-ROM)

Although it is listed under 'books', and it says that it is hardcover, this is not a book, this is a set of DVDs, containing some of the information from the book.

I bought this thinking it was the actual book and was sadly mistaken.