meteorological optics

"Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and fireflies--these beautiful, and sometimes frightening, events that light up the sky might seem like magic. But there is a scientific explanation for each natural phenomenon. Find out the science behind the magic in this beautiful and enlightening nonfiction picture book"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces the science behind rainbows, including why rainbows occur and what they are made of.

The fabled oasis in the desert mirage is just one example of the strange things that can happen when light hits the air in certain atmospheric conditions. This captivating volume takes a closer look at mirages and similar phenomena, explaining to elementary readers that there is much more to these natural optical illusions than meets, or doesn't meet, the eye. Topics covered include refraction, the difference between superior and inferior mirages, green flashes, and the famous Fata Morgana castle in the sky mirage. Vocabulary boxes identify key terms, while Think About It and Compare and Contrast questions prompt critical thinking about optics and light.

Introduces wonders of earth's atmosphere, including auroras, mirages, trade winds, dust storms, acid rain, meteor showers, sundogs and a host of other meteorological phenomena.

Introduces wonders of earth's atmosphere, including auroras, mirages, trade winds, dust storms, acid rain, meteor showers, sundogs and a host of other meteorological phenomena.

Experience the beauty natural light provides--from a colorful rainbow to the amazing aurora borealis; learn about fluorescent plants and animals that actually glow, and see the impact electric light has had on our society. See through plastic pages change the pictures.

Discusses the atmosphere, wavelengths of light, clouds, rainbows, and what causes the sky to be different colors.

Describes the phenomena occurring when light interacts with the earth's atmosphere causing rainbows, mirages, coronas, twinkling stars, and numerous other beautiful and seemingly mysterious optical effects.

Describes the science of rainbows, different kinds of rainbows, technologies used to study the sky, rainbow folklore and proverbs, and the rainbow discoveries of Ren? Descartes, and includes a hands-on exploration.

Describes the science of rainbows, different kinds of rainbows, technologies used to study the sky, rainbow folklore and proverbs, and the rainbow discoveries of Ren? Descartes, and includes a hands-on exploration.