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Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life

This highly accessible picture book introduces the concept of photosynthesis to young children with clear and poetic language. Gorgeous, glowing illustrations evoke a sense of wonder for how sunlight translates into energy for humans, plants, and life on earth. The text is written as a narration from the sun to a small child, explaining the effects of the sun's rays: "My light becomes the energy for all life on Earth. All living things--including YOU--pulse with my light and keep it circling round and round on Earth." Detailed notes on the scientific concepts introduced in the text conclude this luminous book. ©2009 Cooperative Children’s Book Center

Illustrated by Molly Bang

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7) Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Nature/Environment Plants and Trees

Publishers: Blue Sky, Scholastic
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780545044226

CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 572 Bang