1994 Build Your Own Polyhedra Hilton Pedersen Math Geometry Craft Book Projects!
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1994 Build Your Own Polyhedra Hilton Pedersen Math Geometry Craft Book Projects!. Chapters cover regular polygon folding, the mathematics of paper folding, flexagons, pop-up polyhedra, Jennifer’s Puzzle, and the deeper math behind your creations. ✍️Authors: Peter Hilton & Jean Pedersen. Unlock the beauty of 3D geometry with this classic hands-on math book! Build Your Own Polyhedra shows you how to fold, cut, glue, and braid paper into stunning mathematical models—from regular polygons and flexagons to Platonic solids, dodecahedra, rotating rings, and collapsapsoids. Written by mathematicians Peter Hilton and Jean Pedersen, this richly illustrated volume walks you through step-by-step constructions while explaining the underlying geometry in accessible language. Chapters cover regular polygon folding, the mathematics of paper folding, flexagons, pop-up polyhedra, Jennifer’s Puzzle, and the deeper math behind your creations. This copy is a 1994 2nd edition trade paperback with crisp pages and bright, colorful cover art—perfect for teachers, math circles, STEM clubs, origami enthusiasts, and homeschoolers looking for engaging geometry projects. Item Specifics: 📚 Format: Trade paperback instructional math / craft book ✍️ Authors: Peter Hilton & Jean Pedersen 🗓️ Edition / Year: 2nd edition, 1994 🧮 Subject: Geometry, paper folding, polyhedra, recreational mathematics 🧩 Projects Include: Flexagons, Platonic solids, dodecahedra, pop-up polyhedra, braided solids & rings, collapsapsoids 📖 Page count: 175 pages (approx.) 🏢 Publisher / Imprint: Addison-Wesley Publishing / Innovative Learning Publications (Dale Seymour) 🔤 Language: English 🎯 Audience: Middle school through adult; ideal for teachers, students, and math hobbyists 🔢 ISBN: 0-201-49096-X / 9780201490961 Condition: Very Good pre-owned condition. Cover shows light shelf and edge wear, including minor spine/edge rubs; interior pages appear clean and unmarked with no noted writing or highlighting. Binding tight. No remainder marks. See photos for close-ups of actual copy. Additional Details: Ships securely in protective packaging to ensure the corners and spine arrive in the same condition shown. Excellent resource for supplementing geometry lessons, math clubs, or creative project-based learning—many activities require only paper, scissors, and glue. Seller’s note: This is a pre-owned item from a private collection; photos show the exact copy you will receive. Keywords: build your own polyhedra, peter hilton, jean pedersen, polyhedron models book, paper folding geometry, math craft projects, flexagon constructions, braided platonic solids, dodecahedron papercraft, dale seymour publications, addison-wesley 1994, innovative learning publications, recreational mathematics book, stem classroom resource, geometry activity book
