Format: Paperback

Publisher: Compass Point Books (2006)

Pages: 48

Suitable: Ages 12 to 17

We know that light lets us see the world around us, but how exactly does it work? Through simple, clear explanations, this primer on the physics of light explains how light waves behave. They bounce, bend and get absorbed by objects, revealing a world of textures, colours, shadows and optical illusions. Learn the science behind telescopes, prisms, mirages, and more. Why does starlight twinkle? Why can we see our reflections in mirrors but not other surfaces? Why are oranges orange but grass is green? Simple diagrams and fascinating facts bring the science of light to life.