optics

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.

Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography.

Highlights the work and findings of several well-known and influential scientists who have expanded our knowledge and understanding of light and sound.

Explores the world of light and sound with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and easy-to-read explanations.

Looks at the science of light and lasers and examines how light travels, solar eclipses, reflections and refractions, laser light and wavelength, and the use of lasers.

Provides instructions for forty-nine experiments in optics, including "How to Bend Light Waves with Your Fingers," "How to Make a Prism," and "How to Build a Refracting Telescope.".