Science of Color: Investigating Light

Science of Color: Investigating Light
Author: Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680771183

In this engaging title, young readers learn how visible light is the key to color! Discover how light begins with the sun and travels to Earth on electromagnetic waves, how white light actually holds the whole color spectrum, and how the eye perceives color. These properties are illustrated by the mixing of paints and pixels. Colorful infographics make the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, and eye anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Sir Isaac Newton and Russell Kirsch are featured. A fun experiment with light and water brings the science of color to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Sound and Light Waves Investigations

Sound and Light Waves Investigations
Author: Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512440043

Explains how sound and light waves work, including such concepts as transverse waves, longitudinal waves, and electromagnetic radiation. --

Let's Investigate Light

Let's Investigate Light
Author: Buffy Silverman
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1625131933

With an emphasis on how important light is to our planet, this beautifully-illustrated book explains how light affects photosynthesis, how light travels, and light's different properties. Whether it's ultraviolet light that helps bees pollinate flowers or solar panels that use sunlight to heat our homes, students learn about the various ways that both animals and people depend on light.

Light Makes Colors

Light Makes Colors
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541508742

Young readers will learn how colors are made in this accessible, photo-filled book. Simple text explains why people see different colors and how materials reflect light to make the colors. Vibrant photos give life to basic science concepts and encourage kids to explore the colors they see every day.

Investigating Light

Investigating Light
Author: Sally M. Walker
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512475874

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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 BooksTM 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!

The Science of Sound Waves

The Science of Sound Waves
Author: Robin Johnson
Publisher: Catch a Wave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Sound-waves
ISBN: 9780778729662

Waves are vibrations that move in patterns. They are all around us-whether we can see them or not! The Catch a Wave series explains what light and sound waves are, and how they help us hear sounds, see light, and communicate with each other. A code inside the back of this book gives you access to the Student Discovery Lab at www.crabtreeplus.com/waves The animated videos and online games make learning about the light and sound waves fun! Book jacket.

Lights Day and Night

Lights Day and Night
Author: Susan Hughes
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1525303198

A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It’s a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to light and all its mysteries. From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our inquisitive guides shine a light on … light!

Color

Color
Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617727385

Explores color, discussing the colors found in the rainbow, mixing them to create new ones, and how animals use color to stay safe.

Fun Experiments with Light

Fun Experiments with Light
Author: Rob Ives
Publisher: Hungry Tomato ®
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512468258

Make a camera from cardboard, create stereographic images, and start a campfire with ice! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step instructions. Discover the science behind each experiment. They're quick to make and fun to show your friends and family. It lets you see in color, in 3D, close up, and far away—it's light!

A Project Guide to Light and Optics

A Project Guide to Light and Optics
Author: Colleen Kessler
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612281117

What do CDs, lamps, lasers, and microwave ovens all have in common? They all use the power of light and optics! From ancient times when scientists puzzled over the effects of the Sun on Earth to today, where scientists and engineers use lasers to make precise cuts in metal, people have been fascinated by light and optics. In this book, you’ll delve into this incredible subject and learn how light can bend and bounce. You’ll understand how scientists use light to send data from one side of the world to the other. And, you’ll have fun discovering new things to do with flashlights and mirrors. These experiments and activities can be used as a starting point for science fair projects, or you can do them just for fun. Either way, you’ll find out a lot about the properties of light!