Flexagons Inside Out

Flexagons Inside Out

by Les Pook
ISBN-10:
0521819709
ISBN-13:
9780521819701
Pub. Date:
08/21/2003
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10:
0521819709
ISBN-13:
9780521819701
Pub. Date:
08/21/2003
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Flexagons Inside Out

Flexagons Inside Out

by Les Pook

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Overview

Flexagons, paper models that can be bent in different ways to change their shape, are easy to make and work in surprising ways. This book contains numerous diagrams that the reader can photocopy and use to construct a variety of fascinating flexagons. The author also explains the mathematics behind these amazing creations. Although knowledge of the technical details requires a mathematical background, the models can be made and used by anyone. Flexagons appeals to all readers interested in puzzles and recreational mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521819701
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 08/21/2003
Pages: 184
Product dimensions: 7.09(w) x 10.08(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

1. Making and flexing flexagons; 2. Early history of flexagons; 3. Geometry of flexagons; 4. Hexaflexagons; 5. Hexaflexagon variations; 6. Square flexagons; 7. Introduction to convex polygon flexagons; 8. Typical convex polygon flexagons; 9. Ring flexagons; 10. Distorted polygon flexagons; 11. Flexahedra.
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