Laying out a mixed assemblage of toys, pipe cleaners, marbles, peanuts, and other small items, author Bruce Goldstone helps viewers train themselves to estimate the size of groups of about 10 things on sight then goes on to present similar materials by hundreds and then by thousands.

"Patterns are fascinating! They can be so beautiful that people come from all over the world to see them, or so familiar you hardly notice them. They appear everywhere: beehives, dinner plates, even the bottoms of your shoes! With stunning photographs that show diverse examples from nature and artwork around the world, Bruce Goldstone reveals the secrets behind patterns--and gives you some fun ideas for making your own"--

All sorts of animals bring a variety of foods to share at a picnic: bears bring pears, parrots bring carrots, mosquitoes bring burritos, mice bring rice, and so on.

"A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of topics linked to spring."--