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Geometric nets provide many hours of fascinating fun! Each net represents the surface of a unique geometric shape. Some of the shapes were described as much as 2500 years ago.
A geometric net is a flat drawing that can be cut and folded into a three dimensional figure. For example, six identical squares can be made into a cube. This is because a cube has six sides, all of which are identical squares. Each of the drawings in this book can be cut and folded into a three dimensional geometric object.
This book contains 253 geometric nets, a few of which are:
Bielongated Triangular Antiprism
Cone
Cube
Cuboctahedron
Cylinder
Decagonal Antiprism
Decagonal Prism
Deltoidal Icositetrahedron
Die
Disdyakis Dodecahedron
Dodecahedron, Regular
Elongated Pentagonal Bipyramid
Elongated Pentagonal Cupola
Elongated Pentagonal Pyramid
Elongated Square Bipyramid
Elongated Square Pyramid
Elongated Triangular Antiprism
Elongated Triangular Bipyramid
Elongated Triangular Cupola
Elongated Triangular Pyramid
Frustum of a Decagon Pyramid
Frustum of a Quadrilateral Pyramid
Frustum of a Triangular Pyramid
Great Dodecahedron
Great Stellated Dodecahedron
Gyroelongated Pentagonal Pyramid
Gyroelongated Square Bipyramid
Gyroelongated Square Prism
Gyroelongated Square Pyramid
Heptagonal Pyramid
Heptahedron 4,4,4,3,3,3,3
Heptahedron 5,5,5,4,4,4,3
Heptahedron 6,6,4,4,4,3,3
Hexagonal Prism
Hexagonal Pyramid
Hexahedron 4,4,4,4,3,3
Hexahedron 5,4,4,3,3,3
Hexahedron 5,5,4,4,3,3
Icosahedron, Regular
Icosidodecahedron
Oblique Square Pyramid
Octagonal Antiprism
Octahedron, Regular
Pentagonal Antiprism
Pentagonal Bipyramid
Pentagonal Cupola
Pentagonal Prism
Pentagonal Pyramid
Pentagonal Rotunda
Pentagrammic Prism
Rectangular Pyramid
Rhombic Prism
Rhombicuboctahedron
Right Pentagonal Star Pyramid
Small Rhombidodecahedron
Small Stellated Dodecahedron
Snub Cube
Snub Dodecahedron
Square Antiprism
Square Cupola
Square Pyramid
Square Trapezohedron
Stellated Octahedron
Tetrahedron - Regular
Tetrakis Hexahedron
Triakis Octahedron
Triakis Tetrahedron
Triangular Bipyramid
Triangular Cupola
Triangular Pentahedron
Triangular Prism
Triangular Pyramid, Oblique
Truncated Cube
Truncated Cuboctahedron
Truncated Dodecahedron
Truncated Icosahedron
Truncated Icosidodecahedron
Truncated Octahedron
Truncated Square Trapezohedron
Truncated Tetrahedron
About the author
David E. McAdams is an accomplished author with a passion for making complex concepts accessible to readers of all ages. With a diverse background in mathematics and education, he has dedicated his career to developing engaging books that introduce children and young learners to fundamental ideas in math, colors, and beyond.
McAdams has written numerous educational books, including Parrot Colors, Shapes, Numbers, One Penny, Two, and the Geometric Nets Project Book series. His works are designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of subjects such as set theory, fractals, and mathematical literacy. Through fun, interactive activities and beautifully illustrated picture books, he aims to make learning an enjoyable experience for young minds.
Recognizing the importance of math literacy, especially among high school students, McAdams has spent years creating resources to help children and teenagers build a strong mathematical vocabulary. His comprehensive dictionary, All Math Words Dictionary, serves as a valuable reference for students studying pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus.
Beyond writing, McAdams enjoys programming computers and gardening. His love for learning and creativity is reflected not only in his books but also in his approach to life. He takes great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren, who often inspire his work.
For more information about David E. McAdams and his books, visit www.demcadams.com.
