Explores the differences between light and darkness through simple activities. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Light heats our skin, helps us see in the dark, and even helps cure cancer. Light is also used for many things that we may not know about. Learn how light is formed, how it helps us every day, and much more by diving into the pages of this engaging book. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this book to make learning about light and its effects fun and interesting. A "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that supports...

"Optics--a field of physics focusing on the study of light--is also central to many areas of biology, including vision, ecology, botany, animal behavior, neurobiology, and molecular biology. The Optics of Life introduces the fundamentals of optics to biologists and nonphysicists, giving them the tools they need to successfully incorporate optical measurements and principles into their research. Sönke Johnsen starts with the basics, describing the...

Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind light. Max helps young readers understand the critical role light plays in everything we do. These newly revised editions feature Capstone 4D augmented reading experience, with videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and a hands-on activity. Fans of augmented reality will love learning beyond the book!

Presents child-friendly step-by-step experiments that explore the science of light. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

Explains the science behind the physical phenomenon known as light, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research. Features a glossary, photographs, and further resources.

"Blink, blink. What's that? A firefly! Such a tiny insect, but its light seems so bright in the darkness. Light is something we take for granted -- especially in the age of electricity. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? This lyrical picture book answers all of these questions, taking young children on a journey of scientific discovery and offering a charming and gentle introduction to light and all its mysteries. Kids...

Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are planning a campout in the backyard, but they are both worried that the dark will be altogether too dark, so they plan on bringing a night light with them--but when the night light does not work they bravely open their eyes and discover the stars above.