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Glaring light and other eye-burning rays

By Anna Claybourne

Could the sunlight that helps us also make us sneeze, burn and see spots?

informative quirky fascinating disgusting

Genres

Non-fiction

What is Glaring light and other eye-burning rays about?

Why can sunlight make you sneeze, burn your skin or damage your eyes? This lively guide explores the surprising—and sometimes revolting—side of light. Discover how ultraviolet rays can zap zits, why bright flashes leave spots in your vision, how shadows are made, and how night-vision goggles help us see in the dark. Packed with clear explanations, strange facts and examples from everyday life, it reveals the science behind the rays that help, hurt and occasionally horrify us.

About the author

Anna Claybourne is a British author who has written hundreds of books for children, covering everything from science and nature to fairy tales and myths. She is well known for her book '100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet' and loves making learning fun and exciting for young readers just like you.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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