Recommendations on Elementary Geometry book

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for elementary geometry books suitable for high school students, particularly those preparing for trigonometry. Participants express preferences and critiques of specific texts.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for elementary geometry books, explicitly excluding Kiselev's Geometry and Euclid's Elements due to perceived clarity and complexity issues.
  • Another participant suggests the Prentiss-Hall publications book on Geometry as a potential resource.
  • A different participant offers a free ebook option, encouraging others to download it.
  • One participant expresses surprise at the original poster's (OP's) dismissal of Kiselev's Geometry, asserting it is the best elementary book, while also mentioning an alternative, "Mathematical Handbook Elementary Mathematics" by M Vygodsky.
  • A later reply acknowledges the earlier critique of Kiselev's Geometry, reaffirming it as a strong option while expressing gratitude for the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best book, with some advocating for Kiselev's Geometry while others support different titles. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the most suitable recommendation.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the clarity and appropriateness of specific geometry texts for high school students, indicating a lack of agreement on definitions of "clarity" and "comprehensiveness."

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Hi! I've been to the math book listings and there is no such book recommendation on elementary geometry, only the classical geometry of the greeks,I need something that will prepare me for trigonometry can I have suggestions on which book I should use?

(Please don't mention Kiselev's Geometry and Euclid's elements for the former is not too clear and comprehensive. It is like I am reading someone's notes. While euclid's elements is quite advanced, and I don't think it is something a high schooler needs.)
 
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Prentiss-Hall publications book, Geometry
 
Try this free one if you like. Hover over the Ebook button to download it.
 
I was honestly shocked to read OP's post. Kiselev really is the best Elementary book on the subject, but there are some other good alternatives (that are less commonly used):

As an alternative, I recommend to take a look at:
Mathematical Handbook Elementary Mathematics by M Vygodsky
 
I must make amends to my statement of Kiselev's Geometry. It is the best of all possible solutions. Anyways, Thanks!
 

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