Super Shadows

Science Rocks!

by Nadia Higgins, Andrés Martínez Ricci (Illustrations)

Learn about super shadows in these easy-to-read books. The effects of light and how shadows are created are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning about the super shadows around them. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades P-4.

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First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for children. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she’s also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies.

Nadia's favorite part of being a writer is doing research. "I'm always looking for that vivid detail or off-the-wall fact," she says. Her books often use humor or fiction techniques to bring a nonfiction topic to life.

Besides writing, Nadia enjoys dancing, making soup, and doing puzzles. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.