What Is Light?

by Mark Weakland

Overview

We can see light. We know it makes plants grow. Light pours from the sun and from glowing light bulbs. But we can't touch it, or hold it. What is light? Learn about this science basic, and then get hands-on with an experiment that will light up the classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977105097
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Series:	Science Basics
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Mark Weakland wears many hats. As an author, he's written books for teachers, including Super Core!: Turbocharging Your Basal Reading Program with More Reading, Writing, and Word Work, published by the International Reading Association. His book topics for children include sports, bacteria, comets, and poetry. Mark's also a reading specialist. He teaches kindergarten children, third graders, parents, and teachers. As a musician and songwriter, Mark sings, plays percussion, and strums the guitar. Many of his songs, including "I Sure Love Pancakes" and "The Dooflicky Machine," have won national awards and contests. Mark lives in Western Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

What is Light? 4

Waves and Particles 6

Electricity, Magnets, and Light 8

Light and Radiation 10

A Rainbow of Light 12

Cleaning With Light 14

Electricity From Sunlight 16

Other Uses for Light 18

Light Experiment 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

This easy-to-read series on physical science concepts will boost your hands-on science collection and make a complex topic accessible to young or struggling readers. An experiment focusing on light will encourage students to explore science in the real world.