Sight: Glimmer, Glow, Spark, Flash!
by Romana Romanyshyn (Author)
A stunning, multi-faceted visual exploration of one of our critical senses--sight!
With compelling visual sophistication and infographics about all aspects of sight, this volume joins Sound: Shhh . Bang . Pop . Boom! as far more than just a groundbreaking introduction to our vivid, sensory world! At once an immediately accessible, science-intensive illumination of an endlessly fascinating subject as well as a sensitive exploration of how sight essentially impacts our everyday lives.
- VISUAL EDUCATION: A striking visualization of a complex subject and a compelling, nimble and clarifying look of what otherwise might be only a jumble of abstract information
- INTRICATE DETAIL/IN-YOUR-FACE KNOWLEDGE: A combination of richly-layered illustrations and carefully crafted text not only provides an immediate wealth of information but rewards rereading and careful attention from sharp eyes.
- MORE THAN JUST THE FACTS: The authors' wide-ranging intellectual curiosity encourages not only scientific exploration but philosophical reflection on the very nature of sight.
- SUPPORTS STEM BASED EDUCATION: Oodles of facts in an appealing kid package.
Perfect for:
- Teachers and librarians
- Parents and caregivers
- Anyone curious about the way things work
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Gr 2 Up--Centered on the theme of one of the five senses, sight, this is an aesthetically pleasing book. The illustrations, consisting primarily of muted primary colors, feature simple shapes that often slightly overlap resulting in images resembling a screenprint. Each spread is devoted to an aspect of sight (or visual impairment) and tangentially related subjects. Topics covered include the parts of the eye; colors; glasses; telescopes; camouflage; Braille; photography; and the way sight differs among various animals such as owls, rats, and humans. Particularly captivating is a spread devoted to optical illusions featuring an illustration with colorful orbs that appear to spin endlessly. Sentences utilizing large font often span the length of a page and convey simple ideas while more complex concepts are expressed using a smaller font in compact rows. VERDICT This picture book will serve as a great jumping-off point when introducing the concept of sight. With entry points for both new readers and more advanced readers to engage with the content, it will appeal to a wide swath of students.--Ragan O'Malley, Saint Ann's Sch., Brooklyn
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JNF013060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Senses & Sensation
Eye
Visual perception
