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Light

By Sally Hewitt

What secrets hide in ordinary light? Experiment with shadows, rainbows and colours to uncover surprising answers.

informative practical engaging colourful

Genres

Non-fiction Science Fiction

What is Light about?

Explore the science of light through clear explanations, colourful illustrations and hands-on activities. Discover where light comes from, how it travels and why objects cast shadows. Investigate reflection, refraction and the colours we see in rainbows, then try simple experiments and craft projects using everyday materials. With practical challenges, diagrams and useful facts, this book helps young readers understand how light affects the world around them and encourages them to observe, question and test scientific ideas for themselves.

About the author

Sally Hewitt is a talented author who writes books about science, nature, and the world around us. She loves making tricky subjects easy to understand and fun for young readers. Some of her well-known books include 'Why Do Leaves Change Colour?' and 'What Makes You Ill?', which help children discover amazing facts.

Pages

30 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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