Sight : glimmer, glow, spark, flash / Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv ; translated by Vitaly Chernetsky.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: Ukrainian Publisher: San Francisco : A Handprint Book, [an imprint of Chronicle Books], [2021]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781452179773
- 1452179778
- I︠A︡ tak bachu. English
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 152.14 R761 | Available | 33111010675730 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 152.14 R761 | Available | 33111010564165 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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
"Originally published in Ukrainian in 2017 ... by Vydaavnytstvo Staroho Leva Ltd (The Old Lion Publishing House)"--Copyright page.
"Look and look again . . . at the sense which lets us see: Sight! Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of a far-reaching scientific and historical exploration of the phenomenon of sight with a philosophic reflection on its nature. A stunning sequence of rich infographics provoke the reader to look . . . learn . . . and think"-- Provided by publisher.
Grades 4-6. Handprint Books.