Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781590787526)

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.

Author: Sarah C. Campbell
ISBN-10: 1590787528
ISBN-13: 9781590787526
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.40h x 12.10w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2010
Publishers Weekly 02/22/2010 pg. 64
Booklist 03/15/2010 pg. 40
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 174
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2010
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2010 pg. 104
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average

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.