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I See a Shadow is a charming picture book that delivers a bright new take on the concept of shadows and the delight of imagination, from debut author/illustrator Laura Breen.
Shadows are fun. They can be funny, too. Mostly, shadows are all around us, and not always what they seem. Here is a delightful, graphic celebration of imagination.
2) Light
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Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
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"This title will explain what light is and how it travels in waves. It also explains how humans see light with their eyes as color! It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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English
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Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear.
You may be afraid of the dark...but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It's true!
The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities.
• A go-to read...
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Dark breaks the dawn volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Evelayn of Eadrolan, the Light Kingdom, can finally access the full range of her magical powers. The light looks brighter, the air is sharper, and the energy she can draw when fighting feels almost limitless. But in the Dark Kingdom of Dorjhalon, the corrupt king is plotting. King Bain wants control of both kingdoms, and his plan will fling Evelayn into the throne much sooner than she expected. Evelayn will quickly...
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English
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Publisher Annotation: 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.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are planning a campout in the backyard, but they are both worried that the dark will be altogether too dark, so they plan on bringing a night light with them--but when the night light does not work they bravely open their eyes and discover the stars above.
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Series
Night spinner volume 1
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
391 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King's Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer--a monster and murderer, banished to a monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan. Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish tries to be grateful for her sanctuary, until her adoptive...
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Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
When night falls, everything is dark. Or is it? The Moon shines with a pale light. A car drives along the street, and when its headlights flash, two bright dots run by. Is it a cat's eyes? Or perhaps a fox's? Stars twinkle in the night sky, and sometimes even the bright belt of the Milky Way is visible. Come on a journey and visit the dark forest, the deep ocean, and the shadows of the city, and discover everything that glows, glitters, and shines...
11) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
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Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Scribner hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xiii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
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Series
Science storybook volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
26 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Fox is hungry. She waits until dark, then emerges from her den to hunt for food. Follow her as she pads through the city streets and learns about sunlight, moonlight, and electric light. Shadows grow along alleys and reflections bounce off store windows as Fox moves through patches of light and dark. Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this gentle story is the perfect introduction to light and dark for budding scientists"--Publisher's...
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (DVD) (501 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dick Grayson, bitter from a falling-out with Batman, emerges from the shadows to become the leader of a fearless band of new heroes including Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy.
14) Claro y oscuro
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
Español
Description
Offers a brief description of the science of light and dark.
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