Fantastic Flexagons

Author : Nick Robinson
Publisher : Racehorse for Young Readers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 194468610X

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Fantastic Flexagons by Nick Robinson Pdf

Are you ready to flip out? Hexaflexagons are six-sided, flat paper models that can be made to reveal hidden images through a series of flexes and folds. Flexagons were first introduced in a column written by Martin Gardner for Scientific American. From there, people started folding and figuring out creative ways to craft these interesting origami-like objects. Included in this delightful book are instructions and material to create hexaflexagons, tri-tetra flexagons, cubes, flexacubes, and more! Flexing kaleidocycles are shapes formed by taking several tetrahedra (four-sided 3D shapes) and joining their edges to form a ring, which can then be rotated so that it turns inside out to display a multitude different colors, shapes, and designs! This book contains: • A brief introduction on the history of hexaflexagons • Instructions on how to make 13 different fun flexagon models • 40 pages of easy tear-out pages with pieces to assemble your hexaflexagons People are still discovering new ways to innovate with these enjoyable creations—so with some study and practice, you may be able to come up with a unique design and enter the pages of flexagon history! All you need to do is to cut out and assemble the various models in this book to create the most intriguing and entertaining designs available. Start folding your flexagons now!

Author : Hisao Fukui
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781462921294

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Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures by Hisao Fukui Pdf

Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon! The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models--from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. The 24 unique models in this book include: The Swan--The multilayered wings and body give this familiar model a major three-dimensional upgrade The Crane--Far from traditional, this crane rests on its built-in platform, and has an optional open wing configuration that can double as a fancy box Peacocks--One with tail feathers stowed neatly behind, and another with its tail fan proudly displayed The Swallow--Its distinctive bifurcated tail is on display in a kinetic diving pose The Crested Kingfisher--The artfully modeled eye of this hunter appears to be on the lookout for its next meal Stink Bug--there's nothing foul about this instantly recognizable shield-shaped insect model Beetles--A Horned Beetle with unfurled wings and a Rhinoceros Beetle with an intimidating spiky head Flying Chinese Dragon--Segmented and supple, this ancient symbol of power and good fortune is poised to pounce The Dragonfly--This incredibly detailed form is the most challenging model here, but the spectacular results are well worth the effort And many more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015048158748

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Science Reporter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Les Pook
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0521525748

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Flexagons Inside Out by Les Pook Pdf

Flexagons are hinged polygons that have the intriguing property of displaying different pairs of faces when they are flexed. Workable paper models of flexagons are easy to make and entertaining to manipulate. Flexagons have a surprisingly complex mathematical structure and just how a flexagon works is not obvious on casual examination of a paper model. Flexagons may be appreciated at three different levels. Firstly as toys or puzzles, secondly as a recreational mathematics topic and finally as the subject of serious mathematical study. This book is written for anyone interested in puzzles or recreational maths. No previous knowledge of flexagons is assumed, and the only pre-requisite is some knowledge of elementary geometry. An attractive feature of the book is a collection of nets, with assembly instructions, for a wide range of paper models of flexagons. These are printed full size and laid out so they can be photocopied.

Author : Megan Olivia Hall
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781638782773

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Adventure Girls! STEM Crafts by Megan Olivia Hall Pdf

Inspire girls to build and create with fun, hands-on STEM crafts for ages 6 to 12 The world needs adventurous girls to lead the way to a brighter future! Help them discover new things about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with this collection of engaging crafts for girls. As they learn and have fun with each project, they'll boost their critical-thinking skills, creativity, and self-confidence, too. What sets this book of STEM crafts apart: No parents required!—Encourage independence with arts & crafts that can be made with basic household materials and include kid-friendly, step-by-step instructions. Skill-building projects—Every project, from creating a Newton's cradle to knitting a DNA garland, incorporates basic STEM principles to help curious girls learn more about the world around them. Adventure girl challenges—Bonus activities and fun facts sprinkled throughout the book will inspire girls to dive deeper into the concepts and skills they're learning. Help girls have a blast discovering the secrets of the STEM universe through educational crafts for kids.

Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : PSU:000066087175

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Hexaflexagons, Probability Paradoxes, and the Tower of Hanoi by Martin Gardner Pdf

The first of fifteen updated editions of the collected Mathematical Games of Martin Gardner, king of recreational mathematics.

Author : Kjartan Poskitt
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781407156415

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Murderous Maths: The Magic of Maths by Kjartan Poskitt Pdf

Murderous Maths: The Magic of Maths is full of incredible tricks to wow children and teachers alike. Brand new for the relaunch of the primary national curriculum in autumn 2014, children can discover how to use the power of maths to beat the calculator, perform amazing card tricks and even read minds!

Author : L.P. Pook
Publisher : Springer
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9048125650

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Serious Fun with Flexagons by L.P. Pook Pdf

A flexagon is a motion structure that has the appearance of a ring of hinged polygons. It can be flexed to display different pairs of faces, usually in cyclic order. Flexagons can be appreciated as toys or puzzles, as a recreational mathematics topic, and as the subject of serious mathematical study. Workable paper models of flexagons are easy to make and entertaining to manipulate. The mathematics of flexagons is complex, and how a flexagon works is not immediately obvious on examination of a paper model. Recent geometric analysis, included in the book, has improved theoretical understanding of flexagons, especially relationships between different types. This profusely illustrated book is arranged in a logical order appropriate for a textbook on the geometry of flexagons. It is written so that it can be enjoyed at both the recreational mathematics level, and at the serious mathematics level. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of elementary geometry, including properties of polygons. A feature of the book is a compendium of over 100 nets for making paper models of some of the more interesting flexagons, chosen to complement the text. These are accurately drawn and reproduced at half full size. Many of the nets have not previously been published. Instructions for assembling and manipulating the flexagons are included.

Author : Paul Jackson,British Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1726860442

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Flexagons by Paul Jackson,British Society Pdf

Flexagons are a form of Origami paper folding, where the fonished model involves flexing that reveals different faces.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1107135877

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Flexagons Inside Out by Anonim Pdf

Flexagons are hinged polygons that have the intriguing property of displaying different pairs of faces when they are flexed. Workable paper models of flexagons are easy to make and entertaining to manipulate. Flexagons have a surprisingly complex mathematical structure and just how a flexagon works is not obvious on casual examination of a paper model. Flexagons may be appreciated at three different levels. Firstly as toys or puzzles, secondly as a recreational mathematics topic and finally as the subject of serious mathematical study. This book is written for anyone interested in puzzles or recreational maths. No previous knowledge of flexagons is assumed, and the only pre-requisite is some knowledge of elementary geometry. An attractive feature of the book is a collection of nets, with assembly instructions, for a wide range of paper models of flexagons. These are printed full size and laid out so they can be photocopied.

Author : Kjartan Poskitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Probabilities
ISBN : 140714720X

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The Magic of Maths by Kjartan Poskitt Pdf

Find out how to wow your friends and amaze your teachers with marvellous maths magic tricks.

Author : Madeline Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Mathematical recreations
ISBN : UOM:39015014348034

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The Mysterious Flexagons by Madeline Jones Pdf

Presents instructions and diagrams for cutting and folding paper into shapes that flex to reveal multiple sides and patterns.

Author : Paul Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Origami
ISBN : 148256999X

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Flexagons by Paul Jackson Pdf

Origami Flexagons, paper folding. 14 models by Paul Jackson

Author : Stephanie Hoover
Publisher : Rock Point Gift & Stationery
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781631062964

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Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly by Stephanie Hoover Pdf

Bring the wonder of flight down to Earth with clever papercrafts and some help from Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly. You'll create graceful, flying paper art with ease! Butterflies and birds and are among nature's most perfect flying machines. From Humankind's earliest days, we have marveled at the ease and majesty of flying creatures - envious of their ability to break gravity's bounds and soar. Fold & Fly Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals that Fly celebrates and explains the miracle of natural flight, while providing readers with easy-to-follow patterns for creating Mother Earth's most amazing winged creatures. This box set includes a full-color book, over 140 sheets of custom-printed paper, and instructions for creating20 magnificent masters of flight. You will fold papercraft creatures of all kinds, from a prehistoric pterodactyl, to today's dragonfly, flying fish - and yes, even a stork - this set reaches new heights in paper art.

Author : David Mitchell
Publisher : Tarquin Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Mathematical recreations
ISBN : 1899618287

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The Magic of Flexagons by David Mitchell Pdf

Flexagons are made by folding paper in certain ways and when they are flexed, turned and unfolded in different ways, they show puzzling and curious effects. Hidden inside a flexagon are a number of concealed faces and the challenge is to discover how to flex them into view smoothly and with confidence. Some of this extensive collection are in the form of puzzles to be solved, others have rather mysterious properties.