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30th out of 44 books
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19 voters
Seeing Symmetry
by
Loreen Leedy
An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 1st 2012
by Holiday House
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Symmetry is all around us! Lorren Leedy shows symmetry's basics in this colorful picture book. Beginning with the basic line of symmetry she shows that items divided down the middle have a mirror image on each side.
Many animals like humans are symmetrical in their makeup.
A Line of symmetry can be vertical or horizontal. Much of the alphabet and even words like MOM and BOX are symmetrical.
She introduces rotational symmetry with propellers and wheels.
Found in artwork from long ago including por...more
Many animals like humans are symmetrical in their makeup.
A Line of symmetry can be vertical or horizontal. Much of the alphabet and even words like MOM and BOX are symmetrical.
She introduces rotational symmetry with propellers and wheels.
Found in artwork from long ago including por...more
Loreen Leedy’s non-fiction titles are classroom staples. “Seeing Symmetry,” is a stimulating concept book. In addition to tackling line symmetry, Leedy also explores rotational symmetry, and explains asymmetry. Although the pages are a bit crowded, the images clearly support the text and have great “kid appeal.”
The choice of images reflects diversity and young readers’ interests. For example, the double-page spread focusing on symmetry in art includes a Mexican paper-cut banner, African mask, Pe...more
The choice of images reflects diversity and young readers’ interests. For example, the double-page spread focusing on symmetry in art includes a Mexican paper-cut banner, African mask, Pe...more
Sadly I was born with a Word Brain not a Math Brain. Math was a loathsome task when I was young. It would have helped me so much, me with my Word Brain, to have understood math had I had books like this new wonderful book, Seeing Symmetry, by Loreen Leedy. The title page with, on one side, the title, author's name, publisher, and half an owl, and on the other side, a reflection of the left, immediately alerted me to the Leedy's whimsy.
You will understand symmetry after reading this clever and c...more
You will understand symmetry after reading this clever and c...more
More of a 3.5 for me.
This is a great book for primary teachers talking about symmetry in their math classes. Be sure to decide what to share before you read to the class - there are some things that you might want to skip or discuss. The book discusses line symmetry, as well as rotational symmetry. One thing that I didn't like was that the book said that people are symmetrical, and then explained that it wasn't really true. Show kids some respect. If something is not true, don't tell them that i...more
This is a great book for primary teachers talking about symmetry in their math classes. Be sure to decide what to share before you read to the class - there are some things that you might want to skip or discuss. The book discusses line symmetry, as well as rotational symmetry. One thing that I didn't like was that the book said that people are symmetrical, and then explained that it wasn't really true. Show kids some respect. If something is not true, don't tell them that i...more
An interesting, generally age-appropriate take on a scientific subject, but it seemed like it wasn't entirely sure where it was going. Some of the content worked well, such as describing the various symmetries. It got in its own way a few times with design decisions, and asymmetrical things were mentioned but glossed over just when the reader felt more on that topic was coming. A nearly unforgivable typo of "their" for "there" nearly knocked off another star from my rating.
Loreen Leedy does a wonderful job tying math into a picture book format. This book about symmetry is appropriate for students in grades 1 - 3 and as a review for students in upper elementary school. If you're looking for some quality math picture books to add to your school collection, this is a great choice. While there are a few activities included at the end of the book, I wish that there were a few more activities, especially at a non-introductory level.
This book explains lines of symmetry in a kid-friendly easy to understand way. It also provides students with real life examples of lines of symmetry. As an extension activity, I would have symmetrical pictures pre-loaded into a flip chart on a smart board and have children come up and draw the line of symmetry.
SO GREAT! Clearly breaks down types of symmetry in a way kids can understand and gives a wide variety of examples of symmetry. Complete with activities in the back, as well as an explanation for why symmetry is an important math concept. Good luck not seeing symmetry everywhere you go now!
Great illustrations on the various types of symmetry used in art and architecture, in machinery and in nature. Extensive notes in the back expand on the text and pictures. There are even activities in the back that help you create symmetrical designs.
Wonderful explanation of symmetry. Very, simple and straightforward, this would be great for kids struggling with the concept. I learned something new: had no idea rotational symmetry was a thing-wish this book was around when I was a kid!
Bright pictures explain symmetry, however, I admit to being confused by the rotational symmetry. One mistake on mirror image title page: the little light/circle on the owls eye is in the same place on each page.
This book is about animals and everyday items that are symetric. This book is great for students that need visuals that are clear. This book is great for students also enjoy science. This book is great for 2nd grade.
A beautifully executed book for grades 3-8. Although the text is middle-grade level, this visually effective book can be used to teach just about any age the concepts of symmetry.
Recommended.
Recommended.
I wouldn't exactly call this an exciting red, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do--which is teach kids about symmetry. I wish the illustrations didn't all look like clipart.
Sep 21, 2012
June
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teachers & parents for teaching symmetry
Recommended to June by:
Cap Choices
Shelves:
picture-book,
non-fiction
Striking cover and well laid out concepts. However, the inside illustrations do not live up to the cover. (Clothes picture reminded me of a paper doll cut out book.)
This large format picture book combines effectively chosen text, images, and layout to clarify the concept of symmetry. It will fascinate and intrigue at any age.
I can see where this would be handy when teaching symmetry-- Learned a few new things about symmetry myself. I always enjoy Loreen Leedy's work!
Good book for an individual child to look at and read. Would not use in a large group but maybe a small group of students
Good for a math readaloud, great pictures, but not a book that a kid would pick up on her own, I think.
Great idea, great information but visually, the layout is cluttered, dull and a little confusing.
This one is more like a 3.5 for me. It is a wonderful concept and parts of it are right on, but I also felt like it was trying to do too much at times. Interesting to see the Common Core Standards referenced in the back.
simple descriptions of the concept of symmetry. Great for teachers. MPL 516.1 LEED
Very good explanation of symmetry and plenty of examples. Would be great as an ebook for projection on a smartboard. For grades 3 and up
Excellent teaching book. Lots of activity ideas.
An outstanding concept book in every way!
cool!!
A wonderful book for students who enjoy math as well as teachers of math! So many interesting new concepts about symmetry, including rotational symmetry and letters with symmetry. The symmetry activities and vocabulary in the back are bonuses!
WOW
Great illustrations, and a good informational book about different kinds of symmetry. Boring for the adult reader, but the child reader might like it.
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