geometry

"Explains to the reader about mathematical pattern"--Provided by publisher.

A simple introduction to geometry that describes lines, circles, triangles, sides, spheres, cones, pyramids, prisms, and cubes. 'Includes a glossary.

Photographs of familiar objects such as a chair, barrettes, and a manhole cover introduce shapes.

Five urban middle school students, their teacher, and other community members relate how a school project to build the world's largest tetrahedron affects the lives of everyone involved.

An introduction to the development of the sport of Quidditch, a game created by J.K. Rowling in her Harry Potter book series, and explores how to track player and ball positions on a coordinate plane.

Granddaddy Parallelogram and his grandchildren, Rect the Rectangle and Rhombella the Rhombus, live in the land of quadrilaterals. It is an exciting place to be, but Rect and Rhombella have difficulty accepting each others differences. As a result, Rect and Rhombella dispute continuously. Their disagreements cease with self-discovery and a secret from their astute grandfather, Granddaddy Parallelogram.

Introduces readers to fractals by describing what they are, where they are found, and the different types.

Looks at different items that are shaped like rhombuses.

Twelve poems and photographs explore the beauty and variety of shapes and forms in nature, examining such items as an egg, the sun, and the moon.

Introduces elementary geometric concepts along with simple activities and calculations.