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Spark, Shine, Glow!

What a Light Show
By Lola M. Schaefer
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Spark, Shine, Glow! by Lola M. Schaefer is a delightful children's book that explores the wonders of bioluminescence in nature. Through engaging illustrations and simple language, it introduces young readers to the magical world of creatures that light up, like fireflies and deep-sea fish. The book aims to inspire curiosity about the natural phenomena of glowing animals and plants in an accessible and enchanting way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful and educational journey into the world of bioluminescence, perfect for young readers who are curious about how some animals can light up mysteriously. This beautifully illustrated book not only engages children’s imaginations but also educates them about a fascinating natural phenomenon.

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Spark, Shine, Glow!

Schaefer and award-winning artist James Yang illuminate the essential concept of light in this playful and informative picture book. An educational and inventive picture book for readers of David Macaulay and Jason Chin, and anyone curious about how light impacts our world.

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What is light, and how does it shape our world Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist James Yang illuminate the essential concept of light in this playful and informative picture book. An educational and inventive picture book for readers of David Macaulay and Jason Chin, and anyone curious about how light impacts our world.

Light is everywhere: from the shining sun to a bright light bulb to a glowing firefly. Light from a flashlight helps you see in the dark, and light from the sun makes plants grow. And did you know that light makes X-rays possible, and also keeps cars, trucks, trains, ships, and planes moving safely It even allows us to see deep into space! Where would we be without light

From acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning illustrator James Yang, Spark, Shine, Glow! features a fact-filled, lively text full of rhythm and repetition, as well as engaging and informative illustrations illuminating key STEM concepts. A companion to their Lift, Mix, Fling!: Machines Can Do Anything, Spark, Shine, Glow! is for curious children, young scientists, classrooms, and family story-times.

Includes a glossary. 

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Spark, Shine, Glow! by Lola M. Schaefer, available in the Children's Books category, combines rhyming text with vibrant illustrations to delve into diverse light sources and their scientific properties. It contrasts familiar lights like the sun and flashlights with extraordinary ones such as bioluminescent creatures and the aurora borealis. The book is praised for sparking curiosity and encouraging questions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062457110

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Greenwillow Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Yang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Lola M. Schaefer Science & Nature

About the Author

Lola M. Schaefer is the author of several books for children, including An Island Grows; Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts; and What's Up, What's Down She lives with her husband, Ted, in the mountains of north Georgia, where she occasionally observes the back end of a black bear, coyote, or gray fox.

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