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"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the properties of light. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the characteristics of light and sound.

"Every living thing on the planet depends on light. It weighs nothing and zooms as fast as 186,000 miles per second. This story is told in lyrical, riddling first-person narrative as Light boasts of its essential role in life as we know it"-- Provided by publisher.

"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...

"Light allows us to live our lives and navigate the world! But there's more to light than just helping us see. Learn about the physics of light as we explore the electromagnetic spectrum, photons, and visible and invisible light. Readers will learn how researching light helps us understand more about nature, outer space, and even our bodies. Add some fun to young readers' academic routines with Aha! Academy! With everything students need to know plus...

Discusses a variety of topics relating to light and sound, including mirrors, eyes, fiber optics, photography, movies, photocopiers, ears, music, sound recordings, and more.

"People, animals, and plants need light. From the Sun to fire to electricity, learn how our world is made warm and bright with light."-- Page 4 of cover.

"Fox is hungry. She waits until dark, then emerges from her den to hunt for food. Follow her as she pads through the city streets and learns about sunlight, moonlight, and electric light. Shadows grow along alleys and reflections bounce off store windows as Fox moves through patches of light and dark. Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this gentle story is the perfect introduction to light and dark for budding scientists"--Publisher's...

What if you could be invisible or have super vision and hearing? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Heroes of Light and Sound tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens. The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans....

"When the Invention Hunters, a group of globe-trotting invention collectors, visit a school in their flying museum, a student helps them by explaining how common concepts related to light, like refraction, magnification, and reflection, and objects, like cameras and televisions, work."-- Provided by publisher.