All they need is… Brooke Dawson: The courage to try out for the cheerleading squad.which is the closest to gymnastics I can get. Plus a new best friend who’s actually a girl, no offense to Trevor. And more time near Brett – even if that means hanging out in math class. Trevor Stevenson: The opportunity to be the second star of the basketball team, which I’d take instantly. A chance with Sophia. And making friends basketball star Brett wouldn’t hurt either. Sophia Garrison: A new cheerleader – as squad captain, it’s my responsibility to find one. A real best friend who isn’t shallow. And maybe Trevor to protect me from that wannabe Daphne. Brett Evans: A replacement for the basketball team. A new star – after me, obviously. More attention from Brooke – the perfect someone to distract me from ex-second-star Jackson. But what is it that these Saffrondale High juniors really need to survive the jealousy, the hatred, and all the drama? To meet one another.

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The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Sixth Edition, is written for the one- or two-semester math history course taken by juniors or seniors, and covers the history behind the topics typically covered in an undergraduate math curriculum or in elementary schools or high schools. Elegantly written in David Burton”s imitable prose, this classic text provides rich historical context to the mathematics that undergrad math and math education majors encounter every day. Burton illuminates the people, stories, and social context behind mathematics” greatest historical advances while maintaining appropriate focus on the mathematical concepts themselves. Its wealth of information, mathematical and historical accuracy, and renowned presentation make The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Sixth Edition a valuable resource that teachers and students will want as part of a permanent library.