optics

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to reflected energy, investigating the legend that claims the Greeks built a "death ray" to set fire to invading Roman ships two thousand years ago.

Features a series of science experiments illustrating light reflection. Includes experiments in illusions, fiber optics, mirrors, and more.

Provides answers to questions about light, covering how it is used as energy, how fast it travels, lasers, shadows, fiber optics, and more.

In graphic novel format, uses vampires to explain the science of light.

"Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far from perfect. Over the years, we have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. Let's meet the innovations that have changed how we see the world. Glasses, goggles, prisms--and so much more. Dive into the world of optics, where light bends to help us see the sights!"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how sound and light waves work and how they help us interact with the world around us.

"This engaging book describes the properties of light waves, how they move, and the way our eyes receive them. Readers will learn that we see an object when light reflects from its surface and into the eye. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to create models that explore how to redirect and block the path a light wave travels."--.

Alice Jones enjoys solving math problems and little mysteries for her classmates, but now one of them has asked her to figure out how a scientist who was working on invisibility disappeared from his locked lab--and solving this problem could actually lead Alice into real danger, because someone does not want him found.

Helps children learn about light through simple science experiments and easy-to-follow explanations.

"What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows"--Provided by publisher.