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Burton, Jane , Taylor, Kim

The Nature and Science of Numbers

32 pp. | Gareth | April, 2001 | Library ISBN 0-8368-2193-9 $$21.27
(3) 4-6 Exploring the Science of Nature series. Each of these concise, well-paced volumes explores a broad topic by examining a variety of instances in the plant and animal worlds. Numbers discusses such issues as quantity of offspring, life span, and symmetry; Survival, issues of natural selection, adaptation, and extinction. Adequate photos illustrate concepts from the text. A few activity ideas are appended. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Erica L. Stahler

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