The three most basic shapes: squares, triangles and circles are all around us, from the natural world to the one we’ve engineered. Full of fascinating facts about these shapes and their 3D counterparts, Shapes in Math, Science and Nature introduces young readers to the basics of geometry and reveals its applications at home, school and everywhere in between. Puzzles and activities add to the fun factor.

Uses a variety of activities to introduce the many types of triangles we encounter in everyday life.

The three most basic shapes -- squares, triangles and circles -- are all around us, from the natural world to the one we've engineered. Full of fascinating facts about these shapes and their 3D counterparts, Shapes in Math, Science and Nature introduces young readers to the basics of geometry and reveals its applications at home, school and everywhere in between. Puzzles and activities add to the fun factor.

Explores how the square is used in everyday life and uses activities to relate maths to everyday life. Suggested level : primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

"Kids learn about geometric shapes as they solve puzzles, mazes and brain teasers. Activities such as making origami and blowing bubbles add to the fun" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997.

"Learn about number patterns that exist in a sunflower, the reason behind the hexagonal shape of a honeycomb, and all about the Fibonacci sequence. High impact photographs will draw in young readers as they learn about mathematical concepts that exist outside their front door."--]cProvided by publisher.