optics

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.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about light optics, and conducts two experiments that show how reflected light and mirrors can be used to view objects not in the direct line of sight, and how to see refracted light through water.

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.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the importance of sun light to make shallow waters warm and the plants to grow, fire to make heat, and more.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describes the concepts of light and dark, how light can travel at different speeds, how a lens works, and how special types of light can be used.

Contains thirty-three science projects that use fish tanks as a tool for carrying out the experiments.

Presents instructions for nine experiments and explains the lessons they teach about the properties of light.

Examines how mirrors are used in a variety of circumstances including those on a telescope or in cameras; and describes their use in medical technology and in buildings.