Light Waves
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Light Waves

By David A. Adler, Anna Raff (Illustrator)

Discover the mysteries of light with fun experiments and imaginative scenarios.

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32 pages· 1,606 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Join two curious kids and a quirky cow in a lab coat as they explore the wonders of light. From solar energy to photon particles, this vibrant journey reveals how light travels and bends. With hands-on experiments using everyday items, young scientists will uncover the secrets of the electromagnetic spectrum and light scattering. Dive into this colorful adventure and make complex physics concepts easy and fun to understand. Perfect for budding science enthusiasts eager to illuminate their world with knowledge.

From the publisher

Fascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children! This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios. With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, David A. Adler explains the basics of how light travels and bends. Anna Raff’s bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic easy– and fun!– to understand. This colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children’s category, Light Waves is a must-have book for all self-professed science nerds!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,606
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about colorsBooks about lightBooks about technologyBooks about experimentsBooks about physics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
510694
Publication
Published
July 17, 2018
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823436828

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