{"product_id":"catastrophe-a-story-of-patterns-hardcover","title":"Catastrophe!: A Story of Patterns - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJenn Harney\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine kittens go on an exciting boating adventure that's a (funny) \u003ci\u003ecat\u003c\/i\u003eastrophe in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concept of patterns.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA crew of hungry kittens and their captain head to the lake to catch some dinner, but the fish have surprises in store for them. Even before the cats encounter the fish, they run into trouble. What happens when confused kitties paddle every which way? Or when they all lean in the same direction? A pattern is needed to avoid a catastrophe  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePatterns are the foundation on which math is built. Using strong rhythm, clever wordplay, and countable characters, \u003ci\u003eCATastrophe \u003c\/i\u003e is a fun read-aloud that also shows what patterns can do. Helpful backmatter will deepen readers' understanding and challenge them to find more patterns in this book and in our world. There's also much to find in the illustrations--including a dragonfly and worm that each appear twenty times.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, a co-writer for \u003ci\u003eTrait Crate Plus\u003c\/i\u003e for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in \u003ci\u003eInstructor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mailbox\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. She blogs for teachers at http: \/\/2happyteachers.blogspot.com. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenn Harney\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and toy designer. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eProbably a Narwhal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNever Trumpet with a Crumpet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\"Smelly\" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway\u003c\/i\u003e, the Hazy Bloom series, and her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children \u003c\/i\u003emagazine.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Visit her at jkharney.blogspot.com\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763886293280,"sku":"9781635923216","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f08be276feeaf662e1c364a69ec14ffc.webp?v=1780241279","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/catastrophe-a-story-of-patterns-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}