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I See a Pattern Here
I See a Pattern Here
Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 12, 2016
Review
This title follows the author's previous books about estimation and probability. This book explores patterns and heightens the reader's ability to identify them in math, nature and art. Starting with the simple definition, "A pattern is something that repeats" and accompanied by photographs of familiar objects that feature basic patterns, the stage is set to build on the reader's new found knowledge. Each new, increasingly complex, concept is introduced with clear text and helpful diagram/photographs. Text bubbles labeled "MathSpeak" are also attached to each new idea to give readers the authentic math term for each new topic. This colorful, interactive concept book is useful for a broad age range. It is a basic introduction to recognizing patterns for young readers, but the book also challenges more advanced readers to predict sequences and grasp more complex aspects of patterns such as symmetry, rotation, tessellation and more. This book could also be used in a variety of art lessons.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Goldstone, Bruce
Illustrator: Goldstone, Bruce
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: 9780805092097
Price: 17.99