Flash and Gleam
Light in Our World
The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—light is everywhere in our world!
Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light.
“[M]ultiple STEAM applications, from poetry and creative writing to introductions to energy and light to how the sun affects human life, and doubles as a great read-aloud or a starry bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Expository Literature |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2020-03-03 |
Awards
- Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
- Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children
Reviews
Booklist
“[M]ultiple STEAM applications, from poetry and creative writing to introductions to energy and light to how the sun affects human life, and doubles as a great read-aloud or a starry bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist
School Library Journal
“An illuminating choice for STEAM storytimes.”—School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
“Over the course of a day, an inclusive array of children move with their families through activities and celebrations that incorporate light.”—Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“[S]uccessfully depicts both scientific and cultural experiences in impressive variety and connections. A ray of light, both illuminating and beautiful.”—Kirkus Reviews