Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
A Caldecott medalist and a Newbery Honor-winning poet celebrate the beauty and value of spirals.What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again—in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?With simplicity and grace, Krommes and...
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A Caldecott medalist and a Newbery Honor-winning poet celebrate the beauty and value of spirals.What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again—in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?With simplicity and grace, Krommes and Sidman not only reveal the many spirals innature—from fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxies—but also celebrate the beauty and usefulness of this fascinating shape.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780547315836 (054731583X)
Publish date: October 4th 2011
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Non Fiction,
Science,
Environment,
Nature,
Art,
Poetry,
Picture Books,
Animals,
Storytime,
Mathematics
Absolutely splendid. Excellent presentation, wonderful graphics. I fell head-over-heels in love with this book. The text is clear without the slightest hint of condescension, and the examples given are stellar indeed. The afterword brings up Fibonacci. One for the permanent collection, no question.
Really beautiful illustrations and simple poetic text with supplemental information about recognizing spirals in nature. Can be enjoyed just by reading, or by using as a resource for more exploration of nature or spirals.Ladder this with Growing Patterns by Sarah Campbell, Boyds Mills Press. http://...
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