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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–4—Using an abundance of colorful, eye-catching computer-generated illustrations and simple descriptive phrases and sentences with key words that pop out in large red lowercase type, Leedy introduces the concept of symmetry. She describes the two types—line and rotational—and their application to animals and nature; the human body; art; letters of the alphabet and words; architecture; and common items. Prompts at t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on February 1, 2012
After reading this book a few times, it will be hard not to see symmetrical items everywhere you look. Starting simply, Leedy points out that "if you can fold a shape exactly in half, it has symmetry." Easy peasy. She goes on to show how you can picture lines of symmetry dividing the bodies of different animals (sea turtles, penguins, lizards) and how letters of the alphabet and full words can also be symmetrical. Her m...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Leedy points out that "if you can fold a shape exactly in half, it has symmetry." Her many visual examples, complete with the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
