Geometrical Shapes by Paper Folding
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Origami is the art of paper folding without the use of either scissors or glue. Each of the beautiful and fundamental mathematical shapes described in this book is achieved by folding sheets of standard A4 paper. It is remarkable what can been done and David Mitchell gives clear step by step instructions for each. He has gathered together a most impressive collection which will amaze and interest mathematics teachers and other admirers of pure geometrical forms. This second edition extends the models considerably - adding 60 new pages of activities.
The models have been divided into Convex and Planar Polyhedra and Rhombic Polyhedra - using modular origami to the maximum effect. Full contents are:
Convex Polyhedra
The Cube
Off-Centre Stripe Cubes
The Regular Tetrahedron
The Regular Octahedron
The Regular Icosahedron
The Diamond Hexahedron and the Equilateral Hexakaidecahedron
The Equilateral Dodecahedron
The Regular Dodecahedron
The Triacontahedron
Planar
The Planar Cube
The Planar Tetrahedron
Adding Planar Tetrahedra to the Planar Cube
The Planar Octahedron
The Planar Cuboctahedron
The Planar Icosidodecahedron
Rhombic Polyhedra
The Rhombic Dodecahedron
The Rhombic Tetrahedron
The Rhombic Hexahedron
The Rhombic Skew Cube
The Rhombic Octahedron
The Reoriented Rhombic Octahedron
The Rhombic Pyramid
Assembly Puzzle Solutions
The Semi-Rhombic Pyramid
The Semi-Rhombic Tetrahedron
The First Stellated Rhombic Dodecahedron
Other Convex Rhombic Polyhedra
Rolling Ring of Eight Rhombic Tetrahedra
An established classic, Mathematical Origami is used and referred to by recreational origami enthusiasts and teachers alike.
This edition is the hardback version, for durability. ISBN 9781911093169
