mdettmann's review against another edition
4.0
Molly Bang is the best. Love the beautiful artwork and the connection to the world around us and a look at energy. Perfect for kids to start to get an understanding.
draeprice's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best explanation of CO2 and climate change that I've read.
youaredaredevil's review against another edition
everyone should read this—strips back the jargon and gives you the science while remaining simple enough for most anyone to understand. also it only takes like 5 mins to read
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good. I liked it, but I'm not sure it's extraordinary enough for MSBA.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this one more. I think there is a way to present information that encourages children and adults to want to change but this one felt too preachy.
tashrow's review
4.0
Everything needs energy in order to grow and we also need energy to run machines. This energy comes from the sun though it may be stored as fossil fuels underground. The fossil fuels have stored that energy inside them and it is released when they are burned. This book looks at how sunlight energy is stored in fossil fuels, explaining photosynthesis and the balance of oxygen on the planet. It speaks to the way that oxygen was first released to the atmosphere and the millions of years that it took to create fossil fuels. The book then informs readers about the impact of carbon dioxide on the planet and the resulting climate change. In the end, the book lets readers know that the choice for the future of the planet is theirs.
Bang worked with Chisholm, an award-winning MIT professor on the information in the book. Told from the point of view of the sun, the book takes a clear and scientific tone throughout, enhanced by the more personal point of view. The information is compellingly presented and interesting. The final pages of the book offer even more details about the fossil fuel process for those looking for more in-depth information.
Bang’s illustrations capture the information of graphs along with an artistic feel. She manages to keep it scientific but also speak to the wonder of the process and the beauty of the captured sunlight energy.
This fourth book in their Sunlight series continues the combination of science, beauty and natural wonder. Appropriate for ages 5-9.
Bang worked with Chisholm, an award-winning MIT professor on the information in the book. Told from the point of view of the sun, the book takes a clear and scientific tone throughout, enhanced by the more personal point of view. The information is compellingly presented and interesting. The final pages of the book offer even more details about the fossil fuel process for those looking for more in-depth information.
Bang’s illustrations capture the information of graphs along with an artistic feel. She manages to keep it scientific but also speak to the wonder of the process and the beauty of the captured sunlight energy.
This fourth book in their Sunlight series continues the combination of science, beauty and natural wonder. Appropriate for ages 5-9.