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 descr

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

This unique book gathers various scientific and mathematical approaches to and descriptions of the natural and physical world stemming from a broad range of mat

This captivating book explains some of the most fascinating ideas of mathematics to nonspecialists, focusing on non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, and fract

Anyone interested in mathematics will appreciate this survey, which explores the distinction between the body of knowledge known as mathematics and the methods