Presents an introduction to light, discussing the principles of refraction, lenses, color, ultraviolet and infrared light, and solar power, along with instructions for simple experiments that demonstrate these principles.
A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Make a camera from cardboard, create stereographic images, and start a campfire with ice!
From the exciting experiments in this book, they'll learn how to: bend light around corners, stop time with a pair of sunglasses, pour light into their palms, project a big-screen image from a small TV, fool a doorbell with a bike reflector ...
With these easy-to-follow experiments, budding scientists will explore the properties of light, including refraction, reflection, and how light travels.
Provides information and instructions for five science experiments, including a periscope and fun with shadows, illustrating different properties of light.
Explores the properties of light, through experiments using materials that are readily available in both homes and schools.
What is an optical instrument? How does the eye resemble an optical instrument? How can we explain human vision? This book, written by a group of young scientists, answers these questions and many more.
Offers experiments and activities to explain the properties of light and sound.
Briefly explains the effects of light and includes experiments to demonstrate.
Kids will learn all about light and sound through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments.