Any budding scientist who's ever wondered about the fascinating properties of light will want to read this classic science title. Readers will even learn how fast light can travel: from the moon to the Earth in less than three seconds! Veteran science author Franklyn M. Branley's lively text and Stacey Schuett's new illustrations combine fun facts and hands-on activities, making this an accessi…
Authors Richard and Louise Spilsbury use simple language to explain what light is. Readers explore reflections and bending light; how our eyes work; and how lenses, mirrors, and telescopes work. Throughout the book, interesting hands-on activities reinforce the text.
The facts about Light investigates the extraordinary properties of light. Why is light so important to all plants and animals on Earth? How does light enable us to see? How many colors are there in white light? These questions and many more are answered in this book. Book jacket.
A firefly is an insect that can make light by mixing chemicals inside its body! This book introduces children to light sources, light rays, and the scientific concept of reflection.