Lights Out
A Movement to Help Migrating Birds
Published on 14. March 2024
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-6659-3197-7 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds.
When the seasons change and it's time for a flock of sparrows to move on, a map made of stars guides their way. But when they reach the city, light pollution masks the map and confuses the birds. One sparrow becomes separated from the flock. A girl rescues the lost sparrow and decides to take action so this doesn't happen again.
She rallies a group of friends, and together they encourage people all over the city to help the sparrows by turning off their lights at night. But will the city be ready by the time the flock return?
When the seasons change and it's time for a flock of sparrows to move on, a map made of stars guides their way. But when they reach the city, light pollution masks the map and confuses the birds. One sparrow becomes separated from the flock. A girl rescues the lost sparrow and decides to take action so this doesn't happen again.
She rallies a group of friends, and together they encourage people all over the city to help the sparrows by turning off their lights at night. But will the city be ready by the time the flock return?
Reviews / Votes
"A feel-good story of a successful children's campaign to make the world safer for birds." -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I> "An enlightening picture book for bird lovers." -- <I>Booklist</I>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
f-c digital coated (jkt spfx: emboss + spot gloss + foil)
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-3197-7 (9781665931977)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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E-Book
03/2024
Simon + Schuster LLC
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Jessica Stremer is a mom and military spouse with a bachelor's degree in biology. She combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to explore the world around them and beyond. She is the author of the nonfiction picture books Wonderfully Wild, Lights Out, and Trapped in the Tar Pit. When not writing, Jessica loves spending time with her family traveling, hiking, and camping.
Bonnie Pang is an illustrator and comics artist from Hong Kong. She studied geography at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and obtained a master's degree in fine arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is the creator of the webcomics Roar Street Journal and IT Guy & Art Girl. When not drawing, Bonnie enjoys reading, gaming, and spending time with her cat.
Bonnie Pang is an illustrator and comics artist from Hong Kong. She studied geography at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and obtained a master's degree in fine arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is the creator of the webcomics Roar Street Journal and IT Guy & Art Girl. When not drawing, Bonnie enjoys reading, gaming, and spending time with her cat.