Colorful children’s science book cover for Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World, featuring a child and dog amid flowers, a bee, microscope, lamp, and sun. Cheerful, curious tone.
A whimsical illustrated night scene shows a cat atop a purple house, surrounded by flowers beneath a starry sky and crescent moon; the message is hopeful and calming.
A child peeks from a purple, turreted rooftop above a quiet village as a small figure walks below, beneath a star-speckled, swirling night sky.
Illustrated children’s book page explaining how sunlight helps plants grow and produce oxygen, with a bright sun, leafy trees, and small animals in a peaceful forest.

Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World

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Product Description

Explore the fascinating science of light with Light, an engaging STEM picture book by physicist and author Dr. Jess Wade, creator of the award-winning book Nano. From the mysteries of the night sky to the science behind colorful rainbows, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the amazing ways light shapes the world around us.

Combining accessible science writing with vibrant, dynamic illustrations by Ana Sanfelippo, Light makes complex physics concepts exciting and easy to explore. Young scientists and budding engineers will discover how light works through fascinating real-world examples that bring classroom science to life.

Written by a physicist and advocate for diversity in STEAM, this inspiring picture book encourages curiosity, scientific discovery, and exploration beyond the textbook. It's a wonderful addition to home libraries, classrooms, and STEM learning collections for children interested in physics, astronomy, and the natural world.

Hardcover, 32 pages

Author: Dr. Jess Wade,

Illustrated by: Ana Sanfelippo

Product Details
  • Weight: 1.0 lb
  • Product Type: Books

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