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Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

Author: Sarah C. Campbell  

Introduces the Fibonacci sequence through a series of photographs. This title helps young readers to see nature through fresh eyes, looking for Fibonacci numbers in daisies, pinecones, leaf patterns, seashells, and more.

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Introduces the Fibonacci sequence through a series of photographs. This title helps young readers to see nature through fresh eyes, looking for Fibonacci numbers in daisies, pinecones, leaf patterns, seashells, and more.

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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.

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Critic 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”

"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

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About the Author

Sarah C. Campbell is the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Highlights for Children and the New York Times. She lives in Jackson, Mississippi.

Richard P. Campbell is co-photographer of the acclaimed children's nonfiction book Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi.

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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.

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Product Details

Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Published
1st March 2010
Pages
32
ISBN
9781590787526

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