optimaggie's review
5.0
A very fun and informative look at the world after dark. We really enjoyed this.
tanaz_masaba's review
5.0
In the Dark is an absolutely brilliant book for kids that I adored. The topics discussed are written in such a way that kids as young as 10 would easily be able to grasp it, and the illustrations inside are absolutely gorgeous! Would definitely recommend it.
jcardwell2022's review
5.0
If you have a child who loves to learn new things this is a awesome book. This book teaches young readers about sleep patterns, why we snore and dream, how animals function differently at night, the moon and stars and Auroras. I personally enjoyed this book and will be using it in my classroom.
I’m so thankful to have received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I’m so thankful to have received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
shernina90's review
4.0
In the Dark by Lisa Deresti Betik and Josh Holinaty has beautiful graphics to help us understand what happens to different living things during the night. The categories fall under what happens to humans, nocturnal animals, plants, and the solar system, and these divisions make this book a kid-friendly read.
I was able to learn so much about what happens when we sleep and why sleep is so important to us, and one of the take-aways I got was through a graphic that shared what sleep looks like for us during different stages of our lives.
I am super excited to add this book to my library because I can see my teachers using it in Science.
To find out more information, or to see these amazing images, you need to pick up a copy. This is perfect to use in Science classes for multiple topics.
I was able to learn so much about what happens when we sleep and why sleep is so important to us, and one of the take-aways I got was through a graphic that shared what sleep looks like for us during different stages of our lives.
I am super excited to add this book to my library because I can see my teachers using it in Science.
To find out more information, or to see these amazing images, you need to pick up a copy. This is perfect to use in Science classes for multiple topics.
librarianlk's review
A varied look at all aspects of night. Sleep: patterns, what it is, and why w do it. Dreams. Nocturnal activity. Why is there night? Why do stars twinkle? Light pollution. Auroras, comets and meteor showers (oh my!) While some of these topics may almost feel existential, they are presented in a matter of fact way that doesn't talk down to younger readers. I love that it has a glossary, index, and sources. The text is good, and the illustrations have a limited palette of high contrast colors. This limit helps keep the pictures from being busy. Recommended!
maidmarianlib's review
4.0
Covers a range of nite time happenings from humans plants and animals, short informative paragraphs with dark toned illustrations
huckabees's review
4.0
In The Dark is essentially three books in one all focused on what happens at night. The first section is a wonderful breakdown of brain science and how sleep affects our ability to function. Part two focuses on nocturnal animals while the final chunk is a fascinating look at plants and their relation to darkness. If you have children who are interested in learning more about life science the illustrations in this text will help make even the most complex concepts easily digestible. Any child who thinks night time is a boring, quiet time will be pleasantly surprised to see how much happens while we slumber.
readingwithsammi's review
4.0
"When we close our eyes and drift off, the world is not simply dark and quiet - it hums with life."
Cover: 5/5
Audience: Young Readers
Themes: Night time, science, sleep, nocturnal, space
Overall: 4/5
A bright and fun illustrated book geared towards young readers. This 52 page book shows the science of what happens when we *humans* sleep and dream, what animals & plants do at night, and the earth's night-time science. BONUS POINTS: this beauty discusses the nocturnal ocean migrations YAY!
"In the Dark" has a good amount of information and really is a nice dive into the science of night, it is easy to understand but not too watered down. Honestly, people of all ages can learn a thing or two from it. Sleep is so so so important that teaching this information young is becoming more and more important. I really enjoyed the breakdown of the nocturnal animals and how they function - extra cute drawings in that section!
Overall, I was impressed by the science breakdown of this book, there were LOTS of really interesting nuggets of knowledge and the whole book was just gorgeous! I would definitely recommend this for every school library and anyone that wants to get a little bit more educated on nightlife science; it is a great reference book!
* I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
Cover: 5/5
Audience: Young Readers
Themes: Night time, science, sleep, nocturnal, space
Overall: 4/5
A bright and fun illustrated book geared towards young readers. This 52 page book shows the science of what happens when we *humans* sleep and dream, what animals & plants do at night, and the earth's night-time science. BONUS POINTS: this beauty discusses the nocturnal ocean migrations YAY!
"In the Dark" has a good amount of information and really is a nice dive into the science of night, it is easy to understand but not too watered down. Honestly, people of all ages can learn a thing or two from it. Sleep is so so so important that teaching this information young is becoming more and more important. I really enjoyed the breakdown of the nocturnal animals and how they function - extra cute drawings in that section!
Overall, I was impressed by the science breakdown of this book, there were LOTS of really interesting nuggets of knowledge and the whole book was just gorgeous! I would definitely recommend this for every school library and anyone that wants to get a little bit more educated on nightlife science; it is a great reference book!
* I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*