A wondrous 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 to life, celebrates science, and inspires kids to see nature through new eyes. Sarah C. Campbell is the author of the Geisel Honor Book Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator, as well as Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature, Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature, and Infinity: Figuring Out Forever. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Highlights for Children and the New York Times.
Richard P. Campbell is co-photographer with Sarah C. Campbell of the acclaimed children's nonfiction books Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator, Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature, Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature, and Infinity: Figuring Out Forever.
