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510 Mathematics
511 General principles
511.3 Mathematical logic
512 Algebra and number theory
514 Topology
515 Analysis
516 Geometry
516.2 Trigonometry
519 Probability and applied mathematics
519.5 Statistical mathematics

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R 510.9
Gul
Gullberg, Jan. Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers.  New York:  W. W. Norton, 1997.
R 510.3
Abd
The Silver Burdett Mathematical Dictionary. Silver Burdett Press, 1987.
Video
510.07
Fut
Futures 2. PBS Video, 1992. 12 videocassettes. (Hosted by Jaime Escalante. Shows connection of Mathematics to various professions.)
Video
629.222
Arc
Architecture & Structural Engineering. PBS Video, 1992. (Written by Jaime Escalante. Shows the connection of Mathematics to architecture and structural engineering and design.)
R 920
Bio
The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists. Oxford University Press, 1994. 
 (includes men and women of mathematics)

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Internet Resources

General Math

Cornell Theory Network - links to sites covering science and math, arts and social studies, and educators.
ERIC Math Resources - mathematic resources from the Educational Research Information Center.
High School Hub - provides algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus sites for high school students
Math in Daily Life - explores the use of basic mathematical concepts in daily decision-making.
Math Online - math homework help online.
Mathgate - metasite for internet math resources.
Math Problem Corner - a searchable database of over 20,000 math problems.
Puzzlemaker - create math squares, criss-cross puzzles, word games, mazes, word search, cryptograms and more.
Wikipedia - free encyclopedia for Mathematics.

Algebra

ERIC Math Resources - from the Educational Resource Information Center
PBS Mathline - resource for teachers, provides activities relating mathematical concepts to real world situations
Math Forum: New Search Features
The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math

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Geometry

The Geometry Center Welcome Page
Numbers in Nature - examples of Fibonacci and the golden mean.

Logic

Logic Primer - definitions, examples and exercises about natural deduction systems, truth tables & model theory

Statistics

American Factfinder - provides facts and information about your community, your economy, and your society. You can find quick reports or build your own statistical query.
Bureau of Economic Analysis - the Survey of Current Business, published by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Census 2000 Special Reports - provides in-depth analysis of Census 2000 population and housing topics.
Facster - includes Stat Abstracts of the U.S., state abstracts and foreign statistical abstracts.
Federal Government Statistical Agencies - includes Census Bureau, BEA, BJS, BLS, Stat-USA and more.
Fed Stats - search by subject at this gateway to statistics from over 100 Federal agencies.
Foreign Trade Statistics - covers imports, exports and trade balance.
Gross Domestic Product - economic analysis by industry covering 1987 to 1993 and 1994 to 2001.
Hate Crime Statistics - facts and figures from the National Criminal Justice reference center.
Highway Statistics - from the Federal Highway Administration, includes highway use, vehicle ownership, fuel use, licensing, federal aid for highways and more.
Historical U.S. Statistics - searchable file of all censuses from 1790 to 1970. You can create your own sets to view.
Industry & Trade Statistics -
National Bureau of Economic Research - provides statistics on U.S. manufacturing, imports/exports, vital statistics, foreign economic data and historical.
National Center for Education Statistics
School District Demographic Profiles - provides demographic information between any two U. S. School Districts.
National Transportation Statistics - data on transportation, transportation economy, safety, energy & environment.
State Health Facts - provides health related data and facts on all 50 states from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
State & Metro Data Book - compares states and metropolitan areas from banking & births to wages & welfare.
Statewide Climate Statistics - generate a graph of temperature and precipitation data by state for a range of years.
United Nations Statistics Division
U.S. Economy at a Glance
United States International Trade Commission - provides international trade statistics and U.S. tariff data.
U.S. Government Statistical Links - subject guide to government statistics from agriculture to transportation.
Vital Statistics of the United States - detailed vital statistics data, including natality, mortality, marriage and divorce.

Trigonometry

Stargazers to Starships - explores gravity in terms of the Earth's motion in space, Newtonian mechanics and spaceflight, includes tips for teachers.
Trigonometry - provides links to several trigonometry sites.

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