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1) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
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"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
56 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries after dark. From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Wilderness Detective and Hackmatack-nominated Be a Beach Detective comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From tiny cicadas in the...
6) Night lights
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Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. 21 x 25 cm.
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While preparing for bedtime, a little girl and her dog note all the different kinds of lights that brighten up the night, from headlights to moonlight.
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Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Mama opened our bedroom door. 'Wake up, you two,' she whispered. 'Let's go, so we get there on time.' Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer night. The world is quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh smells and amazing sights. Is this what they miss when they're asleep? Together, they walk out of their sleeping village. What will they find in the dark landscape? This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips...
10) Dark night
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Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
When he wanders into the forest at night, Felix, terrified by the ferocious animals he sees, finds refuge in an unusual underground house.
11) Hannah's night
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Pub. Date
2013.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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When everyone is asleep, Hannah wakes up and discovers the quiet, exciting night-time world. When Hannah wakes suddenly in the night, she discovers a whole new world of adventure. With nobody awake to tell her off, she can do just as she pleases. The book combines simple language with beautifully textured images, capturing the innocence and wonder of young children at play.
12) Toys in space
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Pub. Date
2013
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p. cm.
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A group of toys, left out at night for the first time, begins to be afraid but the WonderDoll distracts them by weaving a story of lost toys, space travel, and a strange alien.
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Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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A mother duck tries to persuade her five ducklings to go to sleep on a dark night. Day is done. For Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and Little Quack that means time for B-E-D! But there's blinking, hooting, and swaying in the night that's keeping everyone awake! Mama wants to know when it will finally be BEDTIME!
14) First snow
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Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged)
Description
A family of young rabbits goes into a meadow at night to explore and play in winter's first snow.
15) Flashlight
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
In this story without words, a boy explores the woods after dark with a flashlight.
17) The night market
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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
Description
"Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered! With vibrant illustrations, this captivating tale invites readers into a world of magic, mystery, and the joy of finding treasures in unexpected places"--
18) Polar bear night
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Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
After wandering out at night to watch a magical star shower, a polar bear cub returns home to snuggle with her mother in their warm den.
20) Welcome, dark
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"A stunningly illustrated picture book that introduces young readers to the importance of night as a time for animals to thrive, rains to fall, winds to blow and the world to rest."--
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