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1) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
3) Light speaks
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24x27 cm
Language
English
Description
An enchanting picture book about the joyful, mysterious, awe-inspiring messages of light, whether emanating from a firefly or the sun, fireworks or the Big Bang, boats at sea or a bolt of lightning, a movie projector or a rainbow.
Author
Series
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
391 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King's Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer--a monster and murderer, banished to a monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan. Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish tries to be grateful for her sanctuary, until her adoptive...
7) Shadows
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text, simple infographics, and fun facts create a basic explanation of shadows and how they form. Young readers will learn what actually makes up a shadow, and whether or not anything scary actually hides within.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
A light-loving magical girl with mothlike wings that are too delicate to be out in the sun collects glowing objects while flittering about at night, sharing them with others who need them most until the day her animal friends decide to return her kindness.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this action-packed series, Dick Grayson emerges from the shadows to become the leader of a fearless band of new heroes, including Starfire, Raven, and many others. The show is a dramatic, live-action adventure series that will explore and celebrate one of the most popular comic book teams ever.
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Each morning the sun rises and we have daylight. Each evening the sun sets and we have darkness. The amount of daylight and darkness we see changes with each season. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are planning a campout in the backyard, but they are both worried that the dark will be altogether too dark, so they plan on bringing a night light with them--but when the night light does not work they bravely open their eyes and discover the stars above.
14) My little small
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First English-language edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 x 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A Creature who cannot tolerate sunlight lives in a gray cave, longing for something small to care for, until a sun spark appears and teaches her about the world outside.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The nonfiction book introduces middle grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet."--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
The dark spends its day hiding from the light and only comes out after the sun is down and all the house lights are off, so perhaps, instead of being afraid, you should say "Hi"--but do not turn on the lights or it WILL disappear in an instant.
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (603 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the explosive third season, Jason Todd's journey as Robin comes to a gruesome end only for him to return to Gotham as Red Hood with a vengeance to take down his old team. Meanwhile, Barbara Gordon, the former Batgirl and current acting Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department is wary of the Titans now being back in Gotham, but her history with Dick Grayson leads her to accept their help in the GCPD's investigation of Red Hood. Also assisting...
Author
Language
English
Description
A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the...
20) Chirp!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
In this ode to individuality and a celebration of the joy of sound, each bird wakes up to a new day and gives voice to its own song.
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