Nature's repeating patterns, better known as fractals can be quantified mathematically, while also being beautiful and universal and explain much about how things grow.
Here is an elegant introduction to fractals through natural examples that can be seen in parks, rivers, and our very own back garden.
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Young readers will be fascinated to learn that broccoli florets are fractals―just like mountain ranges, river systems, and trees―and will share in the wonder of math as it is reflected in the world around us.
Mysterious Patterns is an exciting interdisciplinary introduction to repeating patterns, perfect for any elementary school classroom or library.
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Sarah C. Campbell is the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator as well as Infinity: Figuring Out Forever, Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature and Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature. 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 with Sarah C. Campbell of the acclaimed children's nonfiction books Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator; Infinity: Figuring Out Forever; Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature; and Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Essential for any elementary school classroom, library, or math lover, here is an immersive introduction to repeating patterns found in the world around us.Nature's repeating patterns, better known as fractals, are beautiful, universal, and explain much about how things grow. Fractals can also be quantified mathematically. Here is an elegant introduction to fractals through examples that can be seen in parks, rivers, and our very own backyards.Young readers will be fascinated to learn that broccoli florets are fractals-just like mountain ranges, river systems, and trees-and will share in the wonder of math as it is reflected in the world around us. Perfect for any elementary school classroom or library, Mysterious Patterns is an exciting interdisciplinary introduction to repeating patterns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781662620416