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Fascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children!
This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios.
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A visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum reveals how types ranging from radio waves to X-rays affect life on earth and throughout the universe. --Publisher.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces light. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers discover that the science behind light is fun in this colorful and creative look at an essential elementary curriculum topic. Bright illustrations fill the pages, helping readers visualize what's explained in the accessible and engaging text. Relatable examples show readers how the science of light is in action all around them, and these examples are paired with easy-to-follow diagrams that feature clear labels and an eye-catching design....

"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...

"With Opening to Darkness, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel explores darkness as a cosmic landscape for transformation within unsettling times, rooting her teachings in indigenous earth-based wisdom, her Buddhist practice, and her lived experience. For Manuel, darkness is both a universal concept and embodied experience-and she's witnessed firsthand how our cultural rejections of darkness can have painful, real-world effects. Here, we're asked to confront the...

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! It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Every day, we navigate the world using our sight. This is thanks to visible light, but what exactly is visible light, and how is it different from other forms of light? This book explores everything about visible light, from its discovery to its behavior as both a particle and a wave to its many uses, including in art, science, and communication. Readers discover how visible light is vital not only to humans and other animals with sight, but to all...