Swirl by swirl : spirals in nature

Sidmans lyrical poetry and Krommes charming illustrationsilluminate thisintriguing shape found all throughout the universe.Young readerswill enjoydiscovering all ofthe different spirals in nature in this new board book edition.

What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over againin rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?

With simplicity and grace, Sidman and Krommes not only reveal the many spirals in naturefrom fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxiesbut also celebrate the beauty and usefulness of this fascinating shape.