Discusses the properties of light, particularly its source in heat.

An introduction to light and how it helps us to see profiles different kinds of light, including sunlight, firelight and electric light, and provides interactive experiments readers can perform at school or at home.

Examines light and how it works, including the way it is reflected and absorbed.

"Flick the switch, and you have light. Go outside during the day, and you see sunlight. Read to find out how living things use light. Also learn how light travels and what happens when it is dark."--

This book explores the concept of light, and why living things - animals, humans and plants - need it.

"Lights glimmer, blaze and shine in this beautifully illustrated book about various forms of light. Informative back matter describes the scientific nature of light and how it's created"--

"Light is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind light, as well as its real-world applications."--

Introduces young readers to the concept of light and presents step-by-step instructions for two simple experiments.

"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...

"This low-level book describes what light is and how objects can only be seen with light shining on them or from them. Simple explanations describe which materials light can shine through, what causes shadows, and what happens when you shine light on a mirror"--