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Glow

The wild wonders of bioluminescence

Jennifer N. R. Smith Edith Widder

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English
Abrams
01 June 2023
Series: Wild Wonders
The astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by medical illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith.

The natural world is an infinite source of wonder and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way animals and plants light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities. Written and illustrated in minute detail by medical illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith, Glow takes readers on a magical journey to the deepest ocean trenches, through winding networks of caves and into the darkest corners of the forest to experience the wonder of bioluminescence.

The first in a series of non-fiction children's books exploring natural phenomena, Glow introduces readers to creatures that glow in the dark including anglerfish, firefly squid, lanternfish, the glowing sucker octopus, Flor de Coco and Honey fungi, as well as hosts of fireflies and glow-worms. It also celebrates the scientists and deep-sea explorers who, at great personal risk, have travelled to the ocean floor to study bioluminescence. Combining natural history with STEM, Glow considers how bioluminescence works and what we can learn from it, including ways to prevent climate change and tackle pollution.

Printed using UV printing techniques, the illustrations appear luminous on the page, making for a truly awe-inspiring reading experience.

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Imprint:   Abrams
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 360mm,  Width: 276mm, 
Weight:   750g
ISBN:   9780500653203
ISBN 10:   0500653208
Series:   Wild Wonders
Pages:   40
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Recommended Age:   From 7 to 10 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jennifer N. R. Smith is an award-winning illustrator based in Bristol. She has a BA in Fine Arts and is certified in medical illustration with the M.A.A. In 2022 she was longlisted for the World Illustration Awards and shortlisted for both the V&A Illustration Award and ABCD Awards.

Reviews for Glow: The wild wonders of bioluminescence

'Lively... [An] atmospheric, oversize overview of our bioluminescent world... Readers will be irresistibly lured to this for its breadth of coverage and even more beautiful art... Lights up its topic both visually and textually' - Kirkus Reviews


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