A Geometry for Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the world of shapes by measuring, transforming, and comparing surfaces and volumes. This book introduces practical ideas about how geometry describes real objects, from spheres and cylinders to prisms and pyramids, with clear steps you can follow.

In clear, approachable language, you’ll learn how to determine volumes and surface areas, transform figures into equivalent forms, and understand how changes in shape affect size. The material blends theory with hands-on practice, so you can see how formulas apply to everyday objects.

• Understand the relationships between volume, surface area, and shape for common solids such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones.


• Learn techniques for transforming figures while keeping size the same, including both computation and construction methods.


• Work through exercises that compare equivalent shapes, find missing dimensions, and analyze how changes in one dimension affect others.


• Build skills for solving real‑world problems, from measuring materials to designing efficient shapes.

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