Book details
Shape
Description
This wonderful book gives children a fresh and informal introduction to both 2-D and 3-D shapes, as well as to concepts such as tessellation, symmetry, and pattern. Superb photographs celebrate the wealth of creativity that is possible by combining squares, triangles, and circles, or cubes, cylinders, and cones. Hands-on projects help give children a firm understanding of shape and encourage them to use their own creativity and imagination.
Age
2-3
Text complexity
proficient
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- To gain a new perspective on the importance of geometric forms in our daily lives and how they influence our understanding of the world.
- To explore the historical and cultural significance of shapes and how they have been perceived and utilized in various civilizations.
- To enhance one's appreciation for the aesthetics of design and architecture through a deeper understanding of their foundational elements.
- To understand the author's unique insights and theories on how shapes can affect human thought, behavior, and communication.