Examines different types of patterns using colorful photographs of everyday things.

Simon Baron-Cohen reveals the surprising answer to two apparently distinct questions: Why are humans so inventive? And why does autism exist? The first question hangs over almost every human endeavor: business people want to know how to innovate. Cognitive psychologists want to understand the nature of creativity. Evolutionary scientists and comparative psychologists want to understand why we are capable of such cultural complexity and diversity,...

"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. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives"--

Illustrations and rhyming text describe various patterns depicted by different fish. Includes related activities.

In this book, you will learn about: Where patterns are found ; How patterns can be made ; What comes next in a pattern ; How patterns help us in math, and much more!

Drawing attention to the patterns that exist all around us, this captivating picture book invites readers to look for the patterns hiding in the layered illustrations and are encouraged to find not just patterns they can see, but ones they can hear, feel and create.

"Patterns are all around us, everywhere. Numbers can make patterns, and so can shapes. Full-color photographs and easy-to-read text make learning patterns fun. Pairs with the fiction title, Kara Loves Stripes." --

Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.

The zebra gallops, the bumblebee flies, the lemur leaps and the tiger prowls - "But look closer now … We all have STRIPES!" This clever exploration of animal characteristics shows how each animal in diverse groups of four is completely different in many ways, but the same as the others in one significant way. Again and again, readers will be surprised at how animal traits come in many fascinating varieties! Think you know what makes animals different...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce emergent readers to some of the patterns they might see during the summertime. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index"--