My selection is "Swirl by swirl: spirals in nature" written by Joyce Sidman and illustrated by Beth Krommes.
"A spiral is a snuggling
shape." Thus begins Sidman's unique pairing of science and free-verse
poetry in this festival of spirals from the delicate whorls of a fern to the
classic beauty of a chambered nautilus, from a spider's web to a galaxy and an
abundance of examples in between. Sidman
collects, describes and explains their properties and purposes without ever
lecturing the reader. Rather she invites
her audience to explore, imagine, and
celebrate one of nature's most abundant and powerful shapes.
Krommes' fills each page with
elegant line, subtle color and an abundance of detail for readers to study and
enjoy.
3 comments:
Oh I just love this book! I shared it with a snail loving student this year and it was a hit. Great find.
LOVE this book, both poems and illustrations!
I heard Joyce Sidman speak at NCTE last November. She's amazing.
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