Ocean State Libraries

"Shape reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? Those are important questions. Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. Shape shows us how"-- The power of geometry can help us think better about practically everything in our daily lives: the...

When Triangle breaks the rule about not hiding behind the waterfall while playing hide-and-seek with Circle and Square, Circle must rescue him. --

A missing piece, looking for someone to carry it along, finally develops its own momentum.

Sometimes it looks like a rabbit and sometimes it's different things, but what is it?

"When his friend Circle asks him to do her portrait after praising him as a sculptor and genius, Square struggles to carve her likeness from a stone block." --

Turn the die-cut pages to discover colorful shapes, which come together to reveal a creature from long ago.

Circular shapes are spotted in familiar objects and everyday situations. Buttons are dots. Wheels are dots. Stars are dots. Ladybugs have dots....and so do the fried eggs on your plate. Lots of dots!

"Manny, Olivia, and Mei are blowing bubbles. Manny's wand is a circle, Olivia's wand is a square, and Mei's wand is a heart. What shape will their bubbles be? Engages young children in exploring geometry and making predictions."--

Introduces young children to different shapes around them.

Uses simple activities to explain shapes, including circles, squares, rectangles, spheres, pyramids, and cones.