One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science

Physicist George Gamow takes readers on a tour of the big ideas in mathematics and science, from very large numbers to the structure of the universe. Gamow explains infinity, the fourth dimension, relativity, atoms, genes and the evolution of stars and galaxies, using his own drawings and playful examples. Written for general readers and first published in 1947, the book has introduced generations of students to the wonders of math and physics.

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