{"product_id":"9781771648882","title":"Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this “surprisingly simple yet mesmerizing introduction to a wonder of the natural world” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview), kids aged 4 to 8 will marvel at the science of bioluminescence through stunning images of glowing creatures and other organisms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it’s dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKuo’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn introduction to an extraordinary natural phenomenon, \u003ci\u003eLuminous \u003c\/i\u003eshines a light upon how truly wondrous the world is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuminous \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliant and unique illustrations:\u003c\/b\u003eThe depiction of vibrant bioluminescent species against an unusual black backdrop creates an unforgettable visual experience for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe science of bioluminescence:\u003c\/b\u003e Shares the real-life magic of bioluminescence with sidebars about the various places and species in which bioluminescence is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eText can be read on two levels:\u003c\/b\u003e Kuo’s simple and poetic narrative is accompanied by scientific facts about bioluminescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greystone Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918165917936,"sku":"9781771648882","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771648882_p0.jpg?v=1763708288","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771648882","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}