With simple text and color photographs, highlights the properties of light. Includes text-related questions, a picture quiz, a picture glossary, and resources for further information.

Simple text and photographs introduce learning young readers to the science of light. Includes a hands-on activity involving playing with shadows to illustrate concepts of light, as well as a glossary.

"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...

"Though we take light for granted, the world's greatest scientists have long puzzled over its nature, properties, and behavior. Its incredible speed, mysterious frequency, relationship to color, form of travel, and uncanny ability to reflect, refract, diffract, and be absorbed altogether make light the ever-elusive quarry of science's greatest hunters of knowledge and understanding. This is the enthralling account of their investigations and discoveries,...

This title will explain what light is and how it travels in waves. It also explains how humans see light with their eyes as color!

"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about light through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on making a rainbow while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."-- Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs describe light, where it comes from, and how it makes shadows.

Light is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind light, as well as its real-world applications. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper.