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Jan 21

Get ready to glow!

Posted on January 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM by Genesis Gaule

Blog Book Notes

Let’s Glow!

Grades K-5 // Glow crazy with neon crafts, games, and more on Tuesday, February 4 at 6pm. 


When the Sky Glows

by Nell Cross Beckerman 

Easy 551.565 BECKERMAN 

Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and eclipses, these beautiful, awe-inspiring events that light up the sky might seem like magic. But there is a fascinating scientific explanation for each. Nell Cross Beckerman’s playful and illuminating text and David Litchfield’s vibrant illustrations are certain to capture the curiosity of young sky watchers everywhere. 


Constellations

A Glow-in-the Dark Guide to the Night Sky
by Chris Sasaki 

Easy 523.8 SASAKI 

Children will see the stars shining brightly right in their own room with this glow-in-the-dark introduction to the night sky. Each constellation sparkles brilliantly on the page, and even as the luminous illustrations encourage stargazing, the kid-friendly text presents a perfect mix of simple science and storytelling.  


Blackout

by Dhonielle Clayton 

Young Adult CLAYTON 

A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks… A first meeting, long-time friends, bitter exes, and maybe the beginning of something new. When the lights go out, people reveal hidden truths. Love blossoms, friendship transforms, and new possibilities take flight. 


Light Waves

by David Adler 

Easy 535 ADLER 

This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, this colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. 


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