Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Light is energy -- Sources of light -- Measuring light -- Color -- Refracted light -- Transparency and shadows -- Invisible light -- Communicating with light -- Laser light -- Electricity from light -- Space light.
Summary
"Let in the light! Introduce early readers preK-2 to light and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out where light comes from, how we see it, and if it really bounces! Readers explore basic concepts of light through carefully leveled, engaging text and bold photographs reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Additional facts and graphic organizers such as charts and graphs provide more information about physics concepts"-- Provided by publisher.