In the natural world many flowers and plants with multiple parts arranged around a stem, show an intriguing pattern known to ancient mathematicians as Fibonacci numbers. The number pattern 1,1,2,3,5,8 forms an ever increasing spiral that shows up in sunflower heads, pine cones and even in pineapple skin! Head outside and take a look at the flowers around you. Can you spot the number pattern?
If you would like to learn more about Fibonacci and his life, check out our online Biography Database
To learn more about nature, National Geographic Kids offers fun facts about science, nature, archaeology and space!
And, as always, check out some stories to read! This collection of picture books can be found on Overdrive our online source for ebooks!
THIS IS A BOOK TO READ WITH A WORM
