A rhyming, rolling text and clear, stunning photographs lead children through a variety of triangles, from candy corn to an ice-cream cone. By the creators of What Is Round? BOMC.
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Rebecca Kai Dotlich is a respected children's poet and the author of a number of poetry collections, including Lemonade Sun. She wrote What Is Round? and What Is Square? photographed by Maria Ferrari. She lives in Indiana.
PreSchool-Like its companions, What Is Round and What Is Square (both HarperCollins, 1999), this book features a rhyming text ac-companied by colorful photos of common objects set against bright backgrounds. The roof of a house made with blocks, a wedge of cheese, and a toy boat's sail are clear examples of triangles for toddlers. Issues arise, though, when pizza slices with curved edges, a birthday hat, and an ice-cream cone are also presented as triangles. While all of these shapes can be considered "triangular," they are not, in fact, triangles. Young children who learn to call them all triangles will have some unlearning to do when they begin to study geometry. Better to give them blocks to hold as they learn the names of shapes than a book that is not mathematically sound.
Ellen Heath, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ
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Ages 2-4. This colorful book from the Growing Tree series introduces young children to triangles, not by explaining what they are, but by showing examples in clear, colorful photographs and naming them in the short, rhyming text. Among the objects shown, which are generally familiar to the young, are a sandwich cut into triangular quarters, a piece of candy corn, an ice cream cone, a cat's ear, a turnover, a musician's triangle, a slice of pizza. Of course, many of these items aren't technically triangles at all, but that's pretty typical of books for preschoolers on shapes. However, those who feel that fuzzy math (okay, fuzzy geometry) is good enough for young children will be pleased with the book, as it is quite good in every other way. Carolyn Phelan
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Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers. Seller Inventory # BSM.1EOJE
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers. Seller Inventory # BSM.1EOJG
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2427526-75
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0694013927.VG
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_481323791
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0694013927I5N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0694013927I5N00
Seller: Ezekial Books, LLC, Manchester, NH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 51UTKD0002UV
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paperback. Condition: As New. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0694013927-VB
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Paperback. Condition: new. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 69F76_76_0694013927