Isabel and the Invisible World

By Alan Lightman, Ramona Kaulitzki (Illustrator)

A prism reveals a hidden world of light to a curious child.

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40 pages· 451 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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For her sixth birthday, Isabel wishes to see the invisible. When she unwraps a mysterious prism, a vibrant spectrum of hidden colors illuminates her world. What other secrets of light await her discovery? Join Isabel on a journey through the unseen, where each new hue sparks wonder and curiosity. This enchanting tale explores the magic of light waves, inviting young readers to ponder the mysteries beyond the visible spectrum. With captivating illustrations, this story opens the door to a universe of color and discovery, encouraging children to look beyond what meets the eye.

From the publisher

Renowned physicist Alan Lightman, author of Ada and the Galaxies, turns his focus to light waves in a second story for children. There’s only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else! Finally, the day of her party arrives. Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside–a glass prism–and a dazzling world of previously invisible color emerges, lighting up the room around her. What else could be out there, waiting for her eyes to discover? In simple, engaging language, complemented by luminous artwork from best-selling illustrator Ramona Kaulitzki, author and physicist Alan Lightman unveils the hidden world of light waves–the ones you can see and the ones you can’t. Back matter delves briefly into the subject of wavelengths, radio waves, and X-rays for readers curious to know more.

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