optics

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

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

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

A guide to natural phenomena that includes identification guides and details about celestial, optical, atmospheric, electrical, geological, and aquatic phenomena.

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

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

Introduces the properties of light and includes related, hands-on activities.

Describes how scientist Eric Baery is studying octopus eyes in an attempt to create better cameras and lenses.

Discusses the study of light, what it is made of, and how it is produced, transmitted, and measured, including the scientific advances that have been made in optics, and some of the scientists who have worked in the field.

Shows kids the science behind light and reflection, explaining why they can see themselves in a shiny doorknob or a puddle on the street.