Australian Geographic

Deadly Science: Numbers in Nature

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Category: LIC- Kids Books Science

Discover the mathematics woven through the natural world with Numbers in Nature, part of the Deadly Science series by Australian Geographic, created with Corey Tutt. From the aerodynamics of a boomerang to the swarming behaviour of bees, this book reveals how mathematical concepts — number patterns, symmetry, algebra, and geometry — appear all around us, in nature, architecture, art, biology, and everyday life.

Exploring how First Australians have applied these same principles for millennia, the book blends modern science with Indigenous knowledge to offer a rich and meaningful perspective on mathematics. Designed to inspire curiosity and a fresh way of seeing the world, it's a wonderful resource for young learners who think maths has nothing to do with the natural world — until now.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Ellie N. ★★★★★

My son, who usually groans at anything math-related, actually asked to read the section on boomerang aerodynamics twice. The way it connects real-world nature to numbers finally made the subject click for him.

William F. ★★★★★

My daughter was fascinated by the section on the Fibonacci sequence in flower petals and seed heads. It made the math feel real and visible, which is exactly what I was hoping for. The explanations are clear enough for her age without being boring.

Daniel ★★★★★

My nephew kept asking why boomerangs curve, and this book explains it perfectly with real-world examples. The aerodynamics section is so clear and engaging, even I learned something new.