Lights Day and Night - The Science of How Light Works

A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light.Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It's a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to light and all its mysteries.From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our inquisitive guides shine a light on ... light!

About the author

Susan Hughes an award-winning author, whose books for children include Case Closed?, No Girls Allowed, Earth to Audrey and Maggie McGillicuddy's Eye for Trouble. Susan lives in Toronto, Ontario.Ellen Rooney is an illustrator, designer and artist. She's originally from Massachusetts, but now lives in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. She loves graphic shapes, textured color, printmaking, drawing outdoors, painting --- and her hidden art powers are released when cutting up paper!

Product details

• Authors: Susan Hughes, Susan/ Rooney Hughes
• Assisted by: Susan Hughes (Illustration), Ellen Rooney (Illustration)
• Publisher: Kids can press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781525303197
• ISBN: 978-1-5253-0319-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: The Science of How
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology