Ages 5 to 8.

Learn about things that are opposites.

"Shadows are fun. They can be funny, too. Mostly shadows are all around us and not always what they seem. Here is a delightful, graphic celebration of imagination."--Book jacket.

"Young readers will learn how colors are made in this accessible, photo-filled book. Simple text explains why people see different colors and how materials reflect light to make the colors. Vibrant photos give life to basic science concepts and encourage kids to explore the colors they see every day"--

"In cartoon format, uses vampires to explain the science of light"--

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

Presents an introduction to light and sound, discussing their identifying characteristics, color, mirrors, refraction, acoustics, sound waves, and human hearing and vision.

Find out how light and sound move. Why can't astronauts hear each other in space? What is sonar? Why do cats see well in low light? Includes simple activities or experiments to try.

"Blink, blink. What's that? A firefly! Such a tiny insect, but its light seems so bright in the darkness. Light is something we take for granted -- especially in the age of electricity. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? This lyrical picture book answers all of these questions, taking young children on a journey of scientific discovery and offering a charming and gentle introduction to light and all its mysteries. Kids...

"An introduction to the physics of light for young readers, with an overview of photons, transparency, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the mechanics of reflection"--