light

Examines the research efforts that point to light as a key to our health, mood, and behavior and the roles of sunlight and moonlight in setting bodily rhythms.

When Bunny asks for a night light his Papa suggests everything from the moon to a streetlamp, but Mama knows where to find just the right lamp.

An exploration of the science behind motion picture production that discusses optics, acoustics, biomechanics, and electronics and includes related projects.

Explains what energy is and where it comes from, looks at the science of sound and light as forms of energy, and includes related experiments and activities.

Explains the scientific laws and concepts that govern sound and light, examines the ways in which advancements in the study of light and sound have affected communication, entertainment, and military, maritime, and architectural functions, and includes biographical sketches of scientists in both fields of physics.

Uses simple experiments and projects to demonstrate the principles of light and color.

Simple experiments introduce the science of light and demonstrate how it can produce shadows and reflections.

Describes light waves and color and shows how an orange can be different colors.

An overview of light and the nature of light. Covers topics such as why light shines through (or reflects off of) some things but not others, how light travels and behaves, and concepts such as wavelength, amplitude and frequency.

Explains why light and sound are vital in observing the world, and describes how light is made; reflection, refraction, and absorption; how the eye and ears work; the Doppler effect; and the speed of sound; and includes instructions for a simple periscope.