Mathematics Reading List For High School Students?

Troy writes "I'm a high school math teacher who is trying to assemble an extra-credit reading list. I want to give my students (ages 16-18) the opportunity/motivation to learn about stimulating mathematical ideas that fall outside of the curriculum I'm bound to teach. I already do this somewhat with special lessons given throughout the year, but I would like my students to explore a particular concept in depth. I am looking for books that are well-written, engaging, and accessible to someone who doesn't have a lot of college-level mathematical training. I already have a handful of books on my list, but I want my students to be able to choose from a variety of topics. Many thanks for all suggestions!"

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How to Lie with Statistics

[sando101x]

How to Lie with Statistics, Darren Huff, 1954

Flatland

[Ponderoid]

Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott. Higher-dimensional math packaged as a parody about Victorian culture. :)

*** Ponder

Martin Gardner's column in Scientific American

[Lupulack]

was full of the sort of stuff that's fascinating to inquiring minds. I read one of his collections many moons ago and was enthralled! Not common to find a math book that could be called a "page turner"

Link is to a CD-ROM of all his books
http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Gardners-Mathematical-Games-Gardner/dp/0883855453