Swirl by swirl: spirals in nature

What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again? With simplicity and grace, Krommes and Sidman not only reveal the many spirals in nature but also celebrate the beauty and usefulness of this shape.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Joyce Sidman
Age4-5
Published2011
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Shelf referenceF SID
ISN/ISBN9780547315836
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8qun

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