Investigating Light

by Sally M. Walker Narrated by Lerner Publishing

Overview

The sun, lightbulbs, and flickering fires all bring light to our world. But have you ever watched light rays moving? Or seen how light rays reflect off objects? Now you can! Explore light with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books¿ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question?How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This series on energy would be a great resource for a science unit. Photos of children conducting experiments are found throughout the book, and they are accompanied by simple text to explain what is happening and why. Bright yellow text boxes are placed in key areas to draw readers' attention to neat factoids. The experiments, which are low cost and require minimal time, will enrich lessons because they are visual and hands-on. Various nonfiction features are found in the book to aid students in their learning; these include a table of contents, a glossary, a 'Learn More' section, and an index. Sally Walker, the author of the entire series, has been a children's author for 20 years in the field of nonfiction science books. This series would be a great addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room." --NSTA

Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth

Most youngsters are curious about what goes on in their environment. Teachers and parents should find this volume helpful in explaining the science and properties of light. Some facet of light is explained in each chapter. The definition of light, how matter affects light, why light bends and bounces, why refraction is needed to see colored light and how light can create heat are made clear with easily understood prose, sharp clear photos, charts and fairly simple experiments. Important points are emphasized with boxed inserts on many pages that ask questions or restate facts from the text. The glossary, bibliography and index are useful extras. Also valuable are the addresses of three websites as today's kids are computer savvy and will be very willing to use the sites to help them gain more knowledge, play games and conduct other experiments. If material on this subject is needed, this book, part of the series "Searchlight Books: How Does Energy Work?" is a worthwhile purchase. Reviewer: Sylvia Firth

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170018161
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Searchlight Books ¿ How Does Energy Work?
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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