Parabola - Further Reading

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Geometry

Gustafson, R. David, and Peter D. Frisk. Elementary Geometry. Wiley, 1991. Newer entry in the field, modest difficulty.

Heilbron, J. L. Geometry Civilized: History, Culture, and Technique. Clarendon, 1998. Historic development and classic problems.

Jacobs, Harold R., ed. Geometry. Freeman, 1987. Widely used text.

Mandelbrot, Benoit B. The Fractal Geometry of Nature. Freeman, 1982, 1988. Classic text that introduced fractals to the public.

Pedersen, Jean. Geometric Playthings to Color, Cut and Fold. Dale Seymour, 1997. Hands-on introduction to geometric shapes.

Pedoe, Dan. Geometry and the Visual Arts. Dover, 1983. The role of geometry in Western aesthetics.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice Vancleave's Geometry for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Geometry Fun. Wiley, 1994. Introduces concepts in geometry through short explanations and hands-on activities; for younger readers.