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    The Year of the Flood

    Margaret Atwood

Platonic & Archimedean Solids

by Daud Sutton

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Whereas Sacred Geometry introduced readers to two-dimensional forms, Platonic & Archimedean Solids presents the world of three dimensions, which was understood as early as neolithic time. Daud Sutton elegantly explores the eighteen forms—from the cube to the octahedron and icosidodecahedron—that are the universal building blocks of three-dimensional space, and shows the fascinating relationships between them. For anyone interested in design, architecture, and mathematics, this will be a delight.

Review:

"The fascinating, informative Wooden Books series blends ancient wisdom and modern knowledge. The books are thin, impeccably designed, and will stimulate more thinking and subsequent 'Eureka' moments than a dozen novels laced with narrative innovations and postmodern stylings." Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Synopsis:

Whereas "Sacred Geometry" introduced readers to two-dimensional forms, this book presents the world of three dimensions, a concept that was understood as early as Neolithic times. Illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780802713865
Author:
Sutton, Daud
Author:
Sutton, Daud
Publisher:
Walker & Company
Location:
New York
Subject:
Geometry - General
Subject:
Polyhedra
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Mathematics
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 58).
Series:
Wooden Books
Series Volume:
2892
Publication Date:
April 2002
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
674x598x45 44
Age Level:
13-17

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