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There's a lot to learn about light and sound. Explore how these forms of energy come in waves and examine what else is similar and different about light and sound.

When several campers at Camp Dakota report missing items and begin pointing fingers at a fellow-camper, a group of children search for the culprit, learning the scientific properties of light along the way. Includes glossary and experiments.

"Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the water around her and finding fresh new snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean goes dark and Maren's adventures come to a halt. With only the glow from the scales on her back and her best friend, Remy the remora, by her side, Maren sets out on her greatest quest yet--to cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuatl about the darkness and to figure out how to bring back the light"--Provided by publisher.

"Rainbows are fantastic displays in the sky. Aspiring scientists might spot one after a rain shower and wonder about the science that has made it form. This . . . title explains these important concepts and allows students to understand them firsthand through their own hands-on experiments! First students learn about key ideas of light and color with age-appropriate text that explains the color spectrum and reflections. Then explanatory text breaks down the scientific method that students use for their experiments. Each of the 11 activities features . . . illustrations that complement the step-by-step instructions. STEM concepts for each experiment are also provided, in addition to an explanation of the science that makes each possible--from creating a two-way mirror to trapping light"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will explain what light is and how it travels in waves. It also explains how humans see light with their eyes as color"--Publisher.

"Dramatic paintings reveal the sources of light, both natural and manmade, and encourage children to look around and observe"--Provided by publisher.

"There's only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else! Finally, the day of her party arrives. Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside--a glass prism--and a dazzling world of previously invisible color emerges, lighting up the room around her. What else could be out there, waiting for her eyes to discover? . . . Author and physicist Alan Lightman unveils the hidden world of light waves--the ones you can see and the ones you can't"--Provided by publisher.

Photosynthesis is an essential beginner biology concept, and young readers are introduced to it in an accessible way as they discover how plants make their own food. The clear and focused text breaks down challenging topics using language that's easy for elementary readers to understand, and a glossary defines unfamiliar terms. Activities are also included to show readers that science is fun and the natural world is meant to be explored with care and respect. Colorful photographs of a variety of plants captivate readers, and detailed diagrams allow visual learners to develop a stronger understanding of this life science lesson.

"Light is all around us. What is light? Where does it come from? How does it help us see? Readers investigate and read straightforward text accompanied by . . . photos to learn all about light"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn about the basic science of light and how it works.