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"In this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister explore the land around them while various animals and insects look on. The art reflects the world as viewed by the animals along with the text explaining some science behind the animal's unique vision."--
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The sense of sight shapes our comprehension of the world around us. Each layer of the eye plays an integral part in helping to convert light into electrical impulses that the brain can process. Beyond learning about the structure of the eyes, readers will think critically about how eyesight affects their lives. This volume also describes common vision problems and how to treat them. Each concept is fully explained and illustrated in full color, comprising...
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"Look and look again . . . at the sense which lets us see: Sight! Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of a far-reaching scientific and historical exploration of the phenomenon of sight with a philosophic reflection on its nature. A stunning sequence of rich infographics provoke the reader to look . . . learn . . . and think"--
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"Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool"--
9) Glasses
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"A nonfiction 'biography' of glasses, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with the discovery of the magnifying properties of glass through the development of the eye chart, plastic lenses, and contact lenses"--
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This book shares the latest scientific research on animal vision. Dsicover pigeons' sunglasses, owls' tube-shaped eyes, insects with thousands of mini eyes, and much, much more. With delightful and surprising illustrations, this book allows us a rare glimpse of the world through animals' eyes. Learn interesting facts such as: cows spot predators coming up from behind, cats see mice scurrying through the night, snakes see infrared-- which we only feel...
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Have you ever wondered how animals perceive the world around us? Whether they see the same colors we see? Whether the vision of a fish is blurry underwater like ours? Or whether dogs like to watch TV, or cats really can see in the dark? If you have ever wished you could ask the animals themselves, don't worry, because the book you are holding in your hands holds the answers to these questions and many more.
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"There are people who can't see very well. Fortunately, the optometrist is there to help. She knows everything about eyes and has a lot of instruments to examine them. She can tell you what to do in order to see better. Sometimes, a lovely pair of glasses is the solution" -- Page [4] cover.
16) What Ollie saw
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Ollie sees things differently than others, including his older sister, and he likes the world better the way he sees it.
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Why are your eyes the color they are? Can a sea star see you swimming by? How does a rabbit watch two different things at the same time? When were eyeglasses invented? What happens to eyes in space? Discover the amazing types of eyes that exist in the animal world and find out how your eyes and brain communicate to perceive light and colors. With helpful tips and photos, you will learn how to keep your eyes safe and healthy and what happens when you...
18) Blink!
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"Fast or slow, sometimes, frequently, other times, rarely. Eyes that work together, eyes that work separately from each other. Eyes that swivel, eyes that see 360 degrees, eyes that see like telescopes. Every living animal blinks"--
19) Seeing
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"How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The sense of sight is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! Among many other things, it helps us see where we are going, recognize our family and friends, and learn in school. Learn about seeing, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it, with this perfect first introduction to the sense of sight! ABOUT THE SERIES: The human body is amazing! It gives...