| International Standard Book Number |
9780802856517 : $21.38
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| Dewey Decimal Classification Number |
522 23
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| Personal Name |
Gottardi, Valentina, author, illustrator.
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| Uniform Title |
Lumen. English
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| Title Statement |
Who hid the stars? : how light pollution changes our world / written by Valentina Gottardi, Maciej Michno, Danio Miserocchi ; illustrated by Valentina Gottardi ; translated by Sylvia Notini.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia
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| Carrier Type |
volume nc rdacarrier
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| General Note |
Originally published in Rovereto, Trentino, Italy as Lumen.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction: who hid the stars? -- Night lights -- Little birds -- Structures and repairs -- Confident birds -- Lost birds -- Interrupted routes -- Insects --Bats -- Small hunters -- Underwater lights -- Perennial leaves -- Fatal lights -- A look up -- Additional information.
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| Citation/References Note |
Junior Library Guild
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| Summary, Etc. |
"A richly illustrated picture book exploring light pollution and its surprising impact on nature and wildlife. When streetlights outshine the stars, what does that mean for plants, animals, and us? This absorbing nonfiction picture book investigates artificial light and its unexpected impact on our planet. Who Hid the Stars? explores fascinating topics including: How artificial light developed throughout history-from fire to LEDs How city lights interrupt bird migration patternsHow streetlights gather insects-and their predatorsHow turtles struggle to hatch without darknessHow plant growth changes in artificial light How humans can fight light pollution and stop it from harming nature! With lush ink, acrylic, and digital illustrations and scientifically sound, yet approachable text, Who Hid the Stars? is a memorable way to explore conservation and biodiversity. This book will ignite children's curiosity and inspire them to take care of Earth-starting by turning out the lights. Translated from Italian by Batchelder Award winner Sylvia Notini, Who Hid the Stars? includes a glossary of terms, a further reading list, and a link to the authors' bibliography. The browsable book is ideal for STEAM units along with Earth Day and World Wildlife Day celebrations. Part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series. The book's original edition was shortlisted for Italy's Premio Piccolo Galileo (Little Galileo Award)"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Target Audience Note |
Ages 10-13.
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| Target Audience Note |
Grades 5-8.
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| Language note |
In English, translated from the Italian.
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| Awards Note |
A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Animal behavior. sears
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Light pollution. sears
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Michno, Maciej, author.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Miserocchi, Danio, author.
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| Location |
J 522 GOT 31662001846153
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