What is it like to see the world through someone else's eyes?
If you’ve ever been curious about how your eyes work, why some people need glasses, or what you see if you're colorblind, How Do You See the World? has the answers!
Eyes are complicated, and each little part has to work together in order to build a clear picture of what you see. Engaging science content covers eye anatomy, how light enters our eyes and sends an image to our brain, how we see color, and even ways we can perceive invisible light.
Written by an optical physicist, this informative picture book explores the various eye conditions that kids may have or may learn about through their friends and relatives. Discover clear explanations of eye conditions such as amblyopia, astigmatism, colorblindness, and glaucoma, paired with illustrations that show how these conditions affect what you see, and what tools you can use to improve your vision.
How Do You See the World? helps kids ages 7–10 understand their own eyes and empathize with how others experience the world around them. Fun, diverse characters will help normalize all types of visual impairments and celebrate the tools and technology that help us see more clearly.
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We are proud to announce How Do You See the World? as a winner in the 2025 Outstanding
Science Trade Book Awards, representing each year’s best K-12 science books, chosen by science educators. Learn all about it
Did You Know?
How Do You See the World also comes as a reflowable eBook, specifically created for children experiencing blindness
and low vision, with features including:​
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Detailed alt text for the book’s illustrations
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Full display transformability
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High-contrast image text
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Navigation features, including a page list to match the original hardcover edition
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Text-to-speech compatibility
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Updates to the content for the purpose of clarity
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Reflowable eBook and standard fixed format available soon on: Kobo,
Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Overdrive
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Learn more about our commitment to accessibility
Book details
Age range
7 - 10 years
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Grade range
2nd grade - 5th grade
Trim size
10" x 8"
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Pages
40
Hardcover (ISBN 978-1-958629-43-7)
$18.95
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Paperback (ISBN 978-1-958629-75-8)
$16.95
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Spanish (ISBN 978-1-958629-73-4)
$16.95
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eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-44-4)
$13.99
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Accessible eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-70-3)
$13.99
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Reviews by Experts
“A great book for young children that explains the phenomenon of vision and how the eyes work. It helps children appreciate the problems that some people have with their vision.”
—David Atchison, D.Sc., Professor of Visual Optics, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
“Learning about the visual system could not be more fun and simple as How Do You See the World? makes it.”
—Dana Spearin, Optometric Physician
“Intricately explains how the eye functions and emphasizes the importance of eye health in a simple yet comprehensive manner. I recommend adding this book to your child's collection, for it will engage their curiosity and yours.“
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—Brittani Carver-Schemper, OD, Eye Doctor and Eye Health Educator (@bettervision)
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“This book is the perfect choice for curious young minds who are eager to discover the science behind the gift of sight.”
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—Dr. Kelsea Brown, Optometrist
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“ The science behind how we see is fascinating and can be complex, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand segments. I truly loved sharing this book with my kids and will be recommending it to my patients as well!”
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—Dr. Way C. Yu, Doctor of Optometry
About the Illustrator
Noureddine Melikechi is a Professor of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he works on the interaction of light with various types of samples. He has studied why various objects have different colors and how we are able to see. Noureddine has also used light to detect early signs of cancers. A native of Algeria, Noureddine received his Diplôme d'Études Supérieures in Physics from the University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algeria, and his M.Sc. and D.Phil., both in Physics, from the University of Sussex.
Michelle Simpson grew up in the forests of Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is heavily inspired by nature and mythical folktales. Michelle graduated from Sheridan College with a BAA in Illustration, and now creates artwork for children’s books and television shows. She also wrote and illustrated the picture book Monsters In My House. In her spare time, Michelle likes to garden, go for forest walks, and annoy her cats, Sushi and Mr. Pounce, with endless amounts of love.
About the Author