Mathematics can take you places where you have never been before. When you explore a mathematical universe you observe amazing patterns, solve intriguing puzzles, and stretch your imagination into the far reaches of the mind.
Samples of the phenomenal shapes and patterns you encounter in mathematics also show up in daily life right here on Earth! Look at a daisy, kick a soccer ball, or untangle a string, and you are in touch with the exotic wonders of mathematics.
You don't have to be a professional to enjoy mathematical patterns and puzzles. Solving mathematical puzzles can be a passion, just as playing baseball, making music, or riding horses can be a passion for those who enjoy it,
There is fun and challenge at every level, so set your mind on the launching pad and be ready for a wild trek into the mathematical universe.
13. Pi in the Sky
Adapted from Math Trek 2: A Mathematical Space Odyssey by Ivars Peterson and Nancy Henderson
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