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Author: Jess Wade
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Year: 2025
Language: en
Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781536243635
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Weight: 1.25002102554 pounds
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Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World by Jess Wade is a vibrant picture book published by Candlewick Press on July 29, 2025. This 32-page book serves as an introduction to the science of light, exploring topics such as the complexities of the night sky and the inner workings of rainbows. The text is crafted by Dr. Jess Wade, a physicist known for her advocacy in diversity within STEAM fields, and is complemented by dynamic illustrations from Ana Sanfelippo.

Readers will find a compelling blend of educational content and engaging visuals that aim to inspire young scientists and engineers. The book presents essential curriculum topics alongside advanced concepts in physics, encouraging exploration beyond traditional learning. With its focus on how things work and the nature of light, this edition offers a unique perspective on scientific principles, making it a valuable resource for children interested in science and nature.


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The author of the best-selling, award-winning picture book Nano presents a vibrant picture-book introduction to the science of light.

From the complexities of the night sky to the inner workings of rainbows, explore and celebrate the mind-bending science of light. Combining text by Dr. Jess Wade–a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEAM fields–and beautiful, dynamic pictures by Ana Sanfelippo, this compelling blend of curriculum essentials and cutting-edge physics inspires budding scientists and engineers to step beyond their textbooks into a world of fascinating real-world science.

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“Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World” is credited to Jess Wade.
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Publisher: Candlewick Press. Year: 2025.
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ISBN-13: 9781536243635.
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Language: en. Pages: 32.

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