A reference guide for curious students offers a blend of realistic illustrations and cartoons that accompany the reasons behind such wonders as "How high is the sky?" and "Has it ever rained frogs?"
Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre’s love letter to Earth is a stunning exploration of the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Remarkable photographs and a rich, layered text introduce concepts of science, nature, geography, biology, poetry, and community, perfect for classrooms and homeschooling. This nonfiction picture book is ideal for Earth Da…
Explore the incredible place we call home! Marvel at the physical planet, learn how the weather works, meet some of the most influential people from the past and present, and much more. Examine every corner of the Earth, from outer space to underground and from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan.
Sunlight, animal light, artificial light, the speed of light; reflection, refraction, shadows, colors, wavelengths-all explained in a new and illuminating book. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Introduces different kinds of light, the properties of light, and how light can create shadows of different shapes and sizes.
Readers are introduced to the science behind light and sound in this wonderful new addition to the KFYK series. The ways in which light and sound are used will amaze children-- llight can be used to create laser technology, while ultrasound enables doctors to see inside the human body.
Describes the difference between light and dark, and provides examples of different objects that give off light, including bulbs, fire, and lightning.