Patterns in Nature
Patterns in Nature

Author: Philip Ball

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 022633242X

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While the natural world is often described as organic, it is in fact structured to the very molecule, replete with patterned order that can be decoded with basic mathematical algorithms and principles. In a nautilus shell one can see logarithmic spirals, and the Golden Ratio can be seen in the seed head of the sunflower plant. These patterns and shapes have inspired artists, writers, designers, and musicians for thousands of years. "Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does" illuminates the amazing diversity of pattern in the natural world and takes readers on a visual tour of some of the world s most incredible natural wonders. Featuring awe-inspiring galleries of nature s most ingenious designs, "Patterns in Nature" is a synergy of art and science that will fascinate artists, nature lovers, and mathematicians alike."

Mathematics in Nature
Mathematics in Nature

Author: John Adam

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2011-10-02

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1400841011

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From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature. Generously illustrated, written in an informal style, and replete with examples from everyday life, Mathematics in Nature is an excellent and undaunting introduction to the ideas and methods of mathematical modeling. It illustrates how mathematics can be used to formulate and solve puzzles observed in nature and to interpret the solutions. In the process, it teaches such topics as the art of estimation and the effects of scale, particularly what happens as things get bigger. Readers will develop an understanding of the symbiosis that exists between basic scientific principles and their mathematical expressions as well as a deeper appreciation for such natural phenomena as cloud formations, halos and glories, tree heights and leaf patterns, butterfly and moth wings, and even puddles and mud cracks. Developed out of a university course, this book makes an ideal supplemental text for courses in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. It will also appeal to mathematics educators and enthusiasts at all levels, and is designed so that it can be dipped into at leisure.

Patterns in Nature
Patterns in Nature

Author: Jennifer Rozines Roy

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780761419990

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Reinforces both pattern identification and reading skills, stimulates critical thinking, and provides students with an understanding of math in the real world.

Growing Patterns
Growing Patterns

Author: Sarah C. Campbell

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2022-07-26

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1635928370

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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, and will inspire kids to see nature through new eyes.

Shapes
Shapes

Author: Philip Ball

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011-05-26

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 019960486X

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"Ball takes us on an inspiring journey into the depths of nature, encompassing all the sciences, in which we discover that broad and elegant principles underpin the formation of the countless beautiful patterns around us."--Inside jacket.

Patterns in Nature
Patterns in Nature

Author: Tony Hyland

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2008-10-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780743908962

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This book takes you on a journey to Camp Patton, where a group of students and their teacher search for patterns in nature. As they hike through the wilderness, they'll find continuous patterns in water, leaves, pinecones, and forest creatures. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn patterns and build their STEM skills.

Knitting Nature
Knitting Nature

Author: Norah Gaughan

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1647006066

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Written by Norah Gaughan, one of the most innovative and respected knitwear designers working today, Knitting Nature was an instant classic when it was released in hardcover in 2006, and it is now available at a must-have paperback price. In Knitting Nature, Gaughan blends together the natural and artistic world with 39 stunning, fun-to-knit designs for women, men, and children. Among them are a skirt patterned after the hexagonal scales nature has used to cover a domed turtle’s shell, a jacket whose collar grows in a spiral—much the same way a ram’s horn does—and a tank top with leaves that grow the same way they do on a stem. Also available from Norah Gaughan: Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers, and Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans.

Nature's Chaos
Nature's Chaos

Author: James Gleick

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 0759521182

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With 102 spectacular full-color photos, this fascinating "field guide" explores the world's natural disorder.