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Growing Patterns : Fibonacci Numbers in Nature by Sarah C. Campbell (2010, Hardcover)
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ALSC Notable Childrens Book A wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world–the Fibonacci sequence–through a series of stunning nature photographs. Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. Whats the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. Youll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. This book brings math alive, celebrates science, and will inspire kids to see nature through new eyes.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAstra Publishing House
ISBN-101590787528
ISBN-139781590787526
eBay Product ID (ePID)79845059
Product Key Features
Book TitleGrowing Patterns : Fibonacci Numbers in Nature
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Topicconcepts / Counting & Numbers, Mathematics / Algebra, Mathematics / Arithmetic, Science & Nature / Discoveries, Mathematics / General
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorSarah C. Campbell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight13.6 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2009-024075
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Math teachers will appreciate the clarity of presentation, and the appended glossary and related miscellanea. Children who are ready to move beyond counting books and into brain-tickling areas of mathematics will welcome this introduction." -- Bulletin, "Math teachers will appreciate the clarity of presentation, and the appended glossary and related miscellanea. Children who are ready to move beyond counting books and into brain-tickling areas of mathematics will welcome this introduction." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "Another beautiful photo-essay by the creators of Wolfsnail (2008). . . . Will be welcomed in elementary classrooms. (more about Fibonacci numbers, glossary)" -- Kirkus Reviews, "Invaluable for visual learners." -- Publishers Weekly "Another beautiful photo-essay by the creators of Wolfsnail ... will be welcomed in elementary classrooms.." -- Kirkus Reviews "Math teachers will appreciate the clarity of presentation, and the appended glossary and related miscellanea. Children who are ready to move beyond counting books and into brain-tickling areas of mathematics will welcome this introduction." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Grade FromSecond Grade
Photographed byCampbell, Richard P.
Grade ToFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal512.7/2
SynopsisALSC Notable Children's Book A wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world- the Fibonacci sequence-through a series of stunning nature photographs. Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature--Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. This book brings math alive, celebrates science, and will inspire kids to see nature through new eyes., The biggest mathematical mystery in nature--Fibonacci numbers Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. . . . Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. No one knows how nature came up with the sequence. Sarah C. and Richard P. Campbell introduce the Fibonacci sequence through a series of stunning photographs in this ALA Notable Children's Book. Young readers will soon be seeing nature through new eyes, looking for Fibonacci numbers in daisies, pinecones, leaf patterns, seashells, and more., The biggest mathematical mystery in nature--Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. . . . Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. No one knows how nature came up with the sequence. Sarah C. and Richard P. Campbell introduce the Fibonacci sequence through a series of stunning photographs in this ALA Notable Children's Book. Young readers will soon be seeing nature through new eyes, looking for Fibonacci numbers in daisies, pinecones, leaf patterns, seashells, and more.
LC Classification NumberQA246.5.C36 2010
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