A Mathematical Nature Walk
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A Mathematical Nature Walk
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Author : John A. Adam
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-09-12
A Mathematical Nature Walk written by John A. Adam and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-12 with Nature categories.
How heavy is that cloud? Why can you see farther in rain than in fog? Why are the droplets on that spider web spaced apart so evenly? If you have ever asked questions like these while outdoors, and wondered how you might figure out the answers, this is a book for you. An entertaining and informative collection of fascinating puzzles from the natural world around us, A Mathematical Nature Walk will delight anyone who loves nature or math or both. John Adam presents ninety-six questions about many common natural phenomena--and a few uncommon ones--and then shows how to answer them using mostly basic mathematics. Can you weigh a pumpkin just by carefully looking at it? Why can you see farther in rain than in fog? What causes the variations in the colors of butterfly wings, bird feathers, and oil slicks? And why are large haystacks prone to spontaneous combustion? These are just a few of the questions you'll find inside. Many of the problems are illustrated with photos and drawings, and the book also has answers, a glossary of terms, and a list of some of the patterns found in nature. About a quarter of the questions can be answered with arithmetic, and many of the rest require only precalculus. But regardless of math background, readers will learn from the informal descriptions of the problems and gain a new appreciation of the beauty of nature and the mathematics that lies behind it.
Mathematics In Nature
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Author : John A. Adam
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-02
Mathematics In Nature written by John A. Adam and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-02 with Mathematics categories.
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.
Winter Math Walk
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Author : Deanna Pecaski McLennan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-24
Winter Math Walk written by Deanna Pecaski McLennan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-24 with categories.
There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book two children take a winter math walk in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the winter world. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.
X And The City
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Author : John A. Adam
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-27
X And The City written by John A. Adam and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-27 with Mathematics categories.
What mathematical modeling uncovers about life in the city X and the City, a book of diverse and accessible math-based topics, uses basic modeling to explore a wide range of entertaining questions about urban life. How do you estimate the number of dental or doctor's offices, gas stations, restaurants, or movie theaters in a city of a given size? How can mathematics be used to maximize traffic flow through tunnels? Can you predict whether a traffic light will stay green long enough for you to cross the intersection? And what is the likelihood that your city will be hit by an asteroid? Every math problem and equation in this book tells a story and examples are explained throughout in an informal and witty style. The level of mathematics ranges from precalculus through calculus to some differential equations, and any reader with knowledge of elementary calculus will be able to follow the materials with ease. There are also some more challenging problems sprinkled in for the more advanced reader. Filled with interesting and unusual observations about how cities work, X and the City shows how mathematics undergirds and plays an important part in the metropolitan landscape.
Natalie S Nature Walk
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Author : Seth Dempski
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Natalie S Nature Walk written by Seth Dempski and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but also for understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as measuring length and using it to perform operations, while other narratives introduce concepts of money and time. Bright visuals help make math not only concrete, but also fun. Readers join Natalie as she takes a nature walk and practices organizing data in picture graphs. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 2.MD.D.10.
The Beauty Of Numbers In Nature
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Author : Ian Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-03-29
The Beauty Of Numbers In Nature written by Ian Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-29 with categories.
Think of a zebra's stripes, the complexities of a spider's web, the uniformity of desert dunes, or the spirals in a sunflower head ... think of a snowflake. The Beauty of Numbers in Nature shows how life on Earth forms the principles of mathematics. Starting with the simplest patterns, each chapter looks at a different kind of patterning system and the mathematics that underlies it. In doing so the book also uncovers some universal patterns, both in nature and man-made, from the basic geometry of ancient Greece to the visually startling fractals that we are familiar with today. Elegantly illustrated, The Beauty of Numbers in Nature is an illuminating and engaging vision of how the apparently cold laws of mathematics find expression in the beauty of nature.
Mathematics In Nature
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Author : John A. Adam
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2003
Mathematics In Nature written by John A. Adam and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biological systems categories.
From rainbows to the markings on animals, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature.
Autumn Math Walk
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Author : Deanna Pecaski Mclennan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11
Autumn Math Walk written by Deanna Pecaski Mclennan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11 with Mathematics categories.
There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book two children take an autumn math walk in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the autumn world. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.
Spring Math Walk
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Author : Deanna Pecaski McLennan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-25
Spring Math Walk written by Deanna Pecaski McLennan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with categories.
There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book a child takes a spring math walk in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the spring world. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided at the end of the book that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.
Beach Math Walk
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Author : Deanna Pecaski McLennan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-03-23
Beach Math Walk written by Deanna Pecaski McLennan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-23 with categories.
There is beautiful mathematics in the natural world. In this book children take a walk on the beach in search of interesting treasures. Colourful photos and an easy to access text invite both children and adults to explore the wonders of the tropical world. On each page a guiding question in the narrative asks readers to uncover the math and science behind each photo. This book can spark mathematical conversations with children, and be used as a guide for discovering the rich math that exists in nature. Read it before venturing out on a beach adventure, or when you desire an escape from reality. Photos can also be used to engage children in math talks as they observe and discuss what they see. Mathematical facts for each photo are provided at the end of the book that can be used to prompt readers in learning more about how math shapes our natural world.