light

Light is a powerful thing. Light from the sun gives humans life and can be used in a variety of ways. Using a focused beam of light is called a laser. From DVD players to laser pointers, there are many different kinds of lasers. Even fiber optics communication and cutting devices use laser technology to produce great things. This book explores the possibilities of light, bringing amazing facts about lasers to the eyes of enthusiastic readers interested in this cutting-edge technology.

Light is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind light, as well as its real-world applications. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

Explains what the sky is, and provides scientific information about light and colors as they relate to the sky, oceans, and clouds.

Introduction to light and how it helps us to see profiles different kinds of light, including sunlight, firelight and electric light, while providing an accompanying "Find-Out-More" section that features interactive experiments kids can perform at school or at home.

A collection of poems celebrating light in its various forms, from candles and lamps to lightning and fireflies.

"An examination of the science behind the physical phenomenon known as light, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how optical engineers have created instruments and technologies such as telescopes, microscopes, cameras, and televisions, and how the process of engineering design can be combined with the study of light and vision.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to reflected energy, investigating the legend that claims the Greeks built a "death ray" to set fire to invading Roman ships two thousand years ago.