This book looks at what reflections are and how we can use them. - Mirrors reflect light back at exactly the same angle. You can make a “mirror book” to explore symmetry and multiple reflections. - Wh
This book looks at how shadows are created. - Test which materials block light (are opaque), let some light through (are translucent), and let most light through (are transparent). - Look at how you c
This book looks at the different places light comes from, including natural and artificial sources. - Discover the difference between a light source and a reflective object and how you can tell which
Read and Experiment is an engaging series, introducing children to scientific concepts. Explore the world of forces with clear text, real-world examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This bo
Presents a history of light, noting such scientists as Empedocles, Isaac Newton, and Thomas Edison, and discussing such topics as refraction, telescopes, electronic light, and lasers.
Presents a history of the scientific knowledge of the solar system, sharing stories of scientists who worked theories, describing how they tested them, and discussing the impact they had on how it is
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With th
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book w
Describes the life and career of Richard Branson, from his boyhood struggle with dylexia and his earliest businesses to his accomplishments in the music and airline fields, his adventures, and his wor
Examines the life of Simon Cowell, with a focus on how he became successful, including his break from EMI to set up his own company, his partnership with "American Idol," and all of the singer-songwri
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history. Each book provides in-depth information about a famous primary source document and includes material about the
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history, with each book providing in-depth information about a famous primary source document and including material abo
