Growing Patterns

Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

Sarah C. Campbell, Richard P. Campbell, Richard P. Campbell

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Astra Young Readers
09 August 2022

Early learning: numbers & counting; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Mathematics & numeracy: times tables

An ALSC 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, andwill inspire kids to see nature through new eyes.

By: Sarah C. Campbell
Photographs by: Richard P. Campbell, Richard P. Campbell
Imprint: Astra Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 186mm, Width: 306mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 147g
ISBN: 9781635928372
ISBN 10: 1635928370
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

"""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"