pattern perception

Introduces readers to naturally repeating fractals while discussing what makes them unique, explaining how to move beyond familiar shapes in nature to recognize more intricate patterns.

"When you take the time to look, you'll find that nature is full of patterns. Lyrical, rhyming verse and . . . photographs introduce young readers to patterns throughout the natural world"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduction to patterns found in nature. . . . From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This . . . concept book introduces the littlest of readers to both math and nature while engaging their creative potential"--Provided by publisher.

"Look up to the sky and make observations with Mr. Cruz's class. From day to night, moon phases, and constellations, there are lots of . . . patterns in outer space that impact life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces emergent readers to patterns they could see while spending a day at the beach, such as a striped seashell or spotted sea turtle, while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

"From spider webs to salamanders, find all kinds of different patterns in nature along with Mia . . . features carefully leveled text and . . . illustrations ideal for beginning readers"--Provided by publisher.

It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Young readers are shown that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives.

Find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences, from the days of the week to playing hopscotch.

"Finding similarities and differences is an important early math skill to master. It is a building block for understanding more complex concepts such as patterns and shapes, and readers are given a helpful introduction to this topic through clear and concise text that provides relatable examples of objects that are the same and those that are different"--Publisher.

"A crew of hungry kittens and their captain head to the lake to catch some dinner, but the fish have surprises in store for them. Even before the cats encounter the fish, they run into trouble. What happens when confused kitties paddle every which way? Or when they all lean in the same direction? A pattern is needed to avoid a catastrophe! Patterns are the foundation on which math is built. Using rhythm, wordplay, and countable characters, CATastrophe! shows what patterns can do"--OCLC.