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Luminous : living things that light up the night /

"Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunning, poetic, and science-based exploration of bioluminescence. When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Juli...

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Main Authors: Kuo, Julia (Author)
Corporate Authors: Greystone Books (Vancouver, B.C.)
Group Author: George, K. (Kallie), 1983- (Illustrator)
Published: Greystone Kids / Greystone Books Ltd.,
Publisher Address: Vancouver [British Columbia] ; Berkeley [California] ; London :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Bioluminescence > Juvenile literature.
Marine animals > Juvenile literature.
Fireflies > Juvenile literature.
Bioluminescence > Juvenile poetry.
Marine animals > Juvenile poetry.
Fireflies > Juvenile poetry.
Bioluminescence.
Light and darkness.
Biofluorescence.
Bioluminescence > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Faune marine > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Lucioles > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Bioluminescence > Poésie pour la jeunesse.
Faune marine > Poésie pour la jeunesse.
Lucioles > Poésie pour la jeunesse.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Marine Life.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology.
Marine animals.
Fireflies.
Picture books for children.
Poetry.
Picture books.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.
Creative nonfiction.
Juvenile works.
Essais fictionnels.
Documents d'information.
Ouvrages illustrés.
Poésie.
Summary: "Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunning, poetic, and science-based exploration of bioluminescence. When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms, deep-sea fish and vampire squids. Kuo's radiant art portrays a young child and adult discovering different bioluminescent creatures, accompanied by simple lyrical text and informative sidebars that reveal fascinating scientific facts about each of them. An introduction to an extraordinary natural phenomenon, Luminous shines a light upon how truly wondrous the world is. Luminous features: Brilliant and unique illustrations: The depiction of vibrant bioluminescent species against an unusual black backdrop creates an unforgettable visual experience for readers. The science of bioluminescence: Shares the real-life magic of bioluminescence with sidebars about the various places and species in which bioluminescence is found. Text can be read on two levels: Kuo's simple and poetic narrative is accompanied by scientific facts about bioluminescence."--
Item Description: "Editing by Kallie George"--Copyright page.
Carrier Form: 40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience: Grades PreK-3
Ages 4-8.
AD960L
Awards: Horn Book Fanfare List, 2023.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, 2023.
Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth, 2022.
ISBN: 9781771648882
1771648880
Index Number: QH641
CLC: Q63-49
Call Number: Q63-49/K967

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