This title is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. From prime numbers to paraboloids this collection of projects proves that learning mathematics can still be fun. Introducing children to the beauty & wonder of the subject through hands-on activities this guide demonstrates how to construct a geodesic dome big enough for a person to sit in solve the worlds hardest two-piece puzzle pass a straight line through a curved slot & amaze others with the mysterious Mobius strip. Emphasizing how mathematics can be encountered in daily life this intriguing reference highlights the hidden patterns in snowflakes soap bubbles & even the graceful curves of the Golden Gate Bridge. Touching on number patterns lines curves & shapes each activity
Includes:: engaging facts vocabulary builders & connections to other topics. With a companion website featuring video instructions for several projects as well as additional activities this educational exploration turns the art of numbers into an adventure for all.