pattern perception

Simple text and photographs introduce how day and night occur and why they are one of nature's patterns.

Presents an introduction to the concept of patterns, in simple text with illustrations, showing how different colors and shapes form patterns on animals, in nature, and everywhere.

Presents full-color photographs and simple text to describe the many shapes and patterns that can be found all throughout nature, and covers round things, such as nests, pees and eyes; diamond shaped fish, triangular shark fins, and more.

Describes the wide variety of patterns found throughout the plant and animal world including the petals of flowers, stripes of zebras, and scales of cones.

Photographs of museum scenes and brief text introduce the mathematical concept of patterns. Includes a picture glossary.

Uses photographs of animals and nature to introduce the concept of patterns.

While visiting Peru with their parents, siblings Bibi and Matt go on an adventure to find the Lost City of Quwi, using an ancient, patterned tunic as their map.

Explains what patterns and textures are in art, where they may be found in nature, and how they are used by artists.

Shows how to make patterns, how to find patterns such as checkerboards and polka-dots, and how common patterns are in nature.

Simple text and color photographs introduce different patterns found on plants.