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  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780823444403
  • Imprint: Holiday House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

Squares, Rectangles, and other Quadrilaterals




Demystify geometry with this primer on shapes that will have young builders everywhere on to their next towering project.

Demystify geometry with this primer on shapes that will have young builders everywhere on to their next towering project.

Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhomboids, and other quadrilaterals. Angles and degrees are explained in accessible terms and useful visuals. Kids will get a handle on geometric vocabulary and can try out plenty of hands-on activities that will help reinforce the concepts.

David A. Adler and Edward Miller are a trusted team when it comes to math books for young people, having penned over 15 math-related books together. A glossary is included.

  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780823444403
  • Imprint: Holiday House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

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Praise for Squares, Rectangles, and other Quadrilaterals

"[Adler] emphasizes the rules that determine the correct name for each shape . . . and offers hands-on activities to assist children in proving these details for themselves. . . . a worthwhile addition to the mathematics shelf."—Booklist "An unintimidating look at math and shapes, and a fine addition to nonfiction collections."—School Library Journal