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Product Identifiers

PublisherHoliday House, Incorporated

ISBN-100823436829

ISBN-139780823436828

eBay Product ID (ePID)237980163

Product Key Features

Book TitleLight Waves

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicScience & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Science & Nature / Physics, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made

Publication Year2018

IllustratorRaff, Anna, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDavid A. Adler

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13.8 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width9.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2017-006616

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Using a mix of illustrations and simple experiments aimed at a younger reader, David Adler explains the basic composition, behavior, and properties of light. . . . a glossary at the end helpfully pulls together all the optics terminology."-- Science magazine, "A good beginning look at light and all the ways it's important to life on earth."-- Kirkus Reviews "The appealing illustrations nicely complement the concepts conveyed in the text. . . . A worthwhile resource"-- School Library Journal "Using a mix of illustrations and simple experiments aimed at a younger reader, David Adler explains the basic composition, behavior, and properties of light. . . . a glossary at the end helpfully pulls together all the optics terminology."-- Science Magazine "Fortunately, Adler knows know how to explain basic scientific principles through everyday occurrences that kids can understand, as well as simple activities that they can do at home. . . . Raff's cheerful digital artwork includes a few imaginative illustrations of abstract concepts and many images of two children engaged in play that demonstrates the ideas discussed. Explaining light through simply written, basic explanations that offer a sound foundation of understanding for students to build on, this book is a great choice for school and public library collections."-- Booklist

Grade FromFirst Grade

Dewey Decimal535

Grade ToFourth Grade

SynopsisFascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios. With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, David A. Adler explains the basics of how light travels and bends. Anna Raff's bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic easy-- and fun -- to understand. This colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children's category, Light Waves is a must-have book for all self-professed science nerds, Equip the next generation of scientists with the physics facts they need to know from one of the most trusted names in STEM books for children. David A. Adler's kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios. Anna Raff's bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic accessible and fun. Hands-on activities demonstrate how light travels and how to bend light yourself, whether at home or in the classroom. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children's category. A must-have book for all self-professed science nerds, Fascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children! This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios. With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, David A. Adler explains the basics of how light travels and bends. Anna Raff's bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic easy-- and fun!-- to understand. This colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children's category, Light Waves is a must-have book for all self-professed science nerds!

LC Classification NumberQC360.A27 2018