The Wonders of Light

The Wonders of Light
Author: Marta GarcĂ­a-Matos
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2015-06-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107477417

Discover the spectacular power of light with this stunning celebration of the ways in which light-based technology has shaped society.

On a Beam of Light

On a Beam of Light
Author: Jennifer Berne
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2013-04-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452113092

A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

Visible and Invisible

Visible and Invisible
Author: Olmes Bisi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2014-10-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331909825X

Light phenomena have intrigued humankind since prehistory. Think of the rainbow, a sunset on the sea, a game of shadows. Humans have always used light for their own needs, from cooking food to illuminating a room. However, light is not only limited to what we can see with our eyes. The invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum is broad and dynamic. This book outlines the mysteries and wonders of electromagnetism, heat, and light. It also covers the history of our scientific understanding of light. The dark as well as the bright sides of light are fully explored in these pages, from their impact on our world to their use in cutting-edge technologies in a variety of fields. Numerous full-color images and drawings complement the text, and light phenomena are explained in a simple and engaging way.

Wonders of the USA

Wonders of the USA
Author: Carron Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781610675437

Innovative see-through pages. Simple text and vivid illustrations. Child-friendly introduction to US geography, iconic locations and monuments of national significance. 1 million sold in the series to date. Also available in the Shine-a-light series: Secrets of Our Earth (new this season!), Secrets of Winter, Secrets of the Seashore, Secrets of the Rain Forest, Secrets of the Apple Tree, Secrets of the Vegetable Garden, Secrets of the Human Body, Secrets of Animal Camouflage, On the Construction Site, On the Train, On the Space Station, On the Plane.Explore hidden worlds of iconic places in the United States by holding a light behind the pages of this newest title in the uniquely designed Shine-a-light series of interactive nonfiction books.

A Ray of Light

A Ray of Light
Author: Walter Wick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439165877

Nonfiction picture book explains the scientific properties of light, touching on subjects ranging from incandescence and iridescence to light waves and the color spectrum.