{"product_id":"luminous-julia-kuo-9781771648905","title":"Luminous","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 'surprisingly simple yet mesmerizing introduction to a wonder of the natural world' (Kirkus STARRED Review), kids aged 4 to 8 will marvel at the science of bioluminescence through stunning images of glowing creatures and other organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms, deep-sea fish and vampire squids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKuo's radiant art portrays a young child and adult discovering different bioluminescent creatures, accompanied by simple lyrical text and informative sidebars that reveal fascinating scientific facts about each of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn introduction to an extraordinary natural phenomenon, Luminous shines a light upon how truly wondrous the world is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant and unique illustrations: The depiction of vibrant bioluminescent species against an unusual black backdrop creates an unforgettable visual experience for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe science of bioluminescence: Shares the real-life magic of bioluminescence with sidebars about the various places and species in which bioluminescence is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText can be read on two levels: Kuo's simple and poetic narrative is accompanied by scientific facts about bioluminescence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julia Kuo","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48427320934643,"sku":"9781771648905","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781771648905.jpg?v=1769283326","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/luminous-julia-kuo-9781771648905","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}