by Jennifer N. R. Smith
Thames & Hudson
6/13/2023, hardcover
SKU: 9780500653203
The natural world is an infinite source of wonder, and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way creatures light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities. Written and illustrated by Jennifer N. R. Smith, Glow takes readers on a magical journey to the deepest ocean trenches, through winding networks of caves, and into the dark of the forest to experience the marvel of bioluminescence.
The first in a series of nonfiction 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 glowworms. It also celebrates the scientists and deep-sea explorers who have traveled to the darkest and most dangerous corners of the planet 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.
Target age: 7 to 10
Reviews:
"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, starred review
About the Author:
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 Medical Artists' Association. In 2022 she was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, the V&A Illustration Awards, and ABCD Awards.