Saving the Night

This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet.|Light pollution threatens the survival of every living species on Earth. Discover how plants and animals have adapted to survive in the dark, and how artificial light can upset the balance of entire ecosystems. But we can take back the night. It starts with the flick of a switch.