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Sight : glimmer, glow, spark, flash / Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv ; translated by Vitaly Chernetsky.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: 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
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781452179773
  • 1452179778
Uniform titles:
  • I︠A︡ tak bachu. English
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 152.14 R761 Available 33111010675730
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 152.14 R761 Available 33111010564165
Total holds: 0

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.

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