optics

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optics

The optics book

fun experiments with light, vision & color
1999
Explores the properties of light and color by means of experiments and analysis of various optical instruments including periscopes, and telescopes.

The science of super sight

2000
Explains the science behind telescopes, x-rays, thermal imaging, and other advanced vision technologies, discussing the electromagnetic spectrum and other related topics.

Using light energy

2006
Introduces students to the many forms of light energy, exploring reflections, the human eye, the motion of the planets and stars, and other related topics.

La luz

2008
Explores the science of light, discussing such topics as reflection, refraction, and color and describing experiments that demonstrate their properties.

Transparent and opaque

2003
Uses illustrations and simple text to teach young readers about the differences between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects.

Shiny and dull

2003
Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.

Light

science Q & A
2009
Examines how the science of light touches and shapes our daily lives. Includes colorful images and hands-on activities.

The field guide to natural phenomena

the secret world of optical, atmospheric and celestial wonders
2010
A guide to natural phenomena that includes identification guides and details about celestial, optical, atmospheric, electrical, geological, and aquatic phenomena.

A project guide to light and optics

2011
Provides information about light and optics and includes step-by-step instructions for related experiments, covering patterns, refracting light, light sources, and more.

How we see things

2003
A simple introduction to light rays, vision, optics and mirrors.

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