
How Does Science Work?: Light
Carol Ballard(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 24. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7502-8245-1 (ISBN)
Description
Find out where light comes from, how we use our eyes to see, and how light travels. Learn about reflections, lenses and how rainbows are made.
The topic of light is approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children.
Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding.
Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.
The topic of light is approached in a simple and clear way. The concepts are complemented by new artwork and specially-commissioned photography featuring children.
Each step-by-step experiment has been tried in the classroom and is illustrated with photography which encourages children's understanding.
Each book is bright, colourful and simple in its design.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-8245-1 (9780750282451)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Carol Ballard is a full-time author after spending the last 15 years as a science teacher. She now writes and consults on a wide range of scientific topics.
Content
1: Light
2: Where does light come from?
3: How does light travel?
4: How do we see?
5: Light and materials
6: Shadows
7: Times of day
8: In the dark
9: Reflections
10: Using mirrors
11: Bending light
12: Using lenses
13: Rainbows and colours
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index
2: Where does light come from?
3: How does light travel?
4: How do we see?
5: Light and materials
6: Shadows
7: Times of day
8: In the dark
9: Reflections
10: Using mirrors
11: Bending light
12: Using lenses
13: Rainbows and colours
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index