Patterns are fascinating! They can be so beautiful that people come from all over the world to see them, or so familiar you hardly notice them. They appear everywhere: beehives, dinner plates, even the bottoms of your shoes!
With stunning photographs that show diverse examples from nature and artwork around the world, Bruce Goldstone reveals the secrets behind patterns--and gives you some fun ideas for making your own.
This title has Common Core connections.
About the Author :
Bruce Goldstone is the author of That's a Possibility, Great Estimations, 100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Days, and Awesome Autumn, among other titles. He lives in New York City.
Review :
"Goldstone gives a thorough primer on the many forms patterns can take, the ways they are constructed, and the places-both natural and manmade-they can be found.... Readers will be hard pressed not to search for patterns everywhere they look after finishing this one." --Publishers Weekly
"This colorful book challenges readers to recognize patterns and to notice how they differ from one another . . . A useful, attractive introduction to patterns." --Booklist
"With crisply reproduced pictures...that are as beautiful as they are effective, this successful math lesson doubles as an aesthetic pleasure." --BCCB
"This attractive picture book is a colorful addition for general collections . . . An excellent overview.
" --School Library Journal
"* A smart intro to a pivotal math concept." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on That's a Possibility
"* Easily understandable for children and great fun as well. . . . A boon to teachers." --School Library Journal, starred review on That's a Possibility
"* Wonderfully apropos pictures, solid information and sheer breadth." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Awesome Autumn
"A model of how to do it right." --The New York Times Book Review on Great Estimations
