Lights Day and Night: The Science of How Light Works

Lights Day and Night: The Science of How Light Works

Lights Day and Night: The Science of How Light Works

Illustrated by Ellen Rooney, 2021

A young girl and her cat watch a firefly glow, make shadows in the sun and learn all about how light works in this accessible, kid-friendly introduction to the science of light.Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? Join a young girl and her cat on a journey of scientific discovery to find the answers to these questions and more. Over the course of a summer vacation, the pair investigate the many fascinating aspects of light, including natural and artificial light; the many uses of light; how light can be absorbed, reflected and refracted; the meaning of opaque, translucent and transparent; how the eye sees light; and why some animals need less light to see than humans. From forest fires to traffic lights, this book also provides loads of examples of sources of light. Beginning near the shore of a lake looking up at the stars on a summer night, and ending at the same shore enjoying a fireworks display, our guides offer readers an intriguing and lyrical introduction to light and all its mysteries.

The second book in the delightfully informative Science of How series, award-winning author Susan Hughes's engaging narrative gives young children an age-appropriate overview of the science of light. Ellen Rooney's friendly and inviting illustrations with their many shades of blue beckon readers to be a part of the characters' fun summertime exploration. Presenting complex topics in a graphic, appealing and easy-to-digest format, this comprehensive one-of-a-kind book strongly supports the Next Generation Science Standards. The manuscript was carefully reviewed by an expert in the field. The book includes a glossary and instructions for a shadow puppet show.

Published by Kids Can

ISBN-10 : 1525303198

ISBN-13 : 978-1525303197

What the Reviewers Say

This nonfiction picture book couples a wide-ranging set of facts about light with illustrations that balance information and humor.―Kirkus Reviews

“The team from Sounds All Around return for this fabulous look at light and where it comes from. Using simple terms, the author looks at natural light, artificial light, sunlight, electricity, energy, and more. A fairly complex idea is broken down into smaller, easily digestible pieces that are accompanied by simple and vibrant illustrations.” — Youth Services Book Review

“Where would we be without light? In this well-researched and readily accessible second book in the Science of How series, a young girl and her cat learn about the varied sources that provide light in our world.” — Sal’s Fiction Addiction

“The information presented offers many opportunities for readers to think about the types of light they see every day and the larger roles that light has in life, such as the role of sunlight in the water cycle. Highly recommended.” — Daphne Hamilton-Nagorsen, Canadian Review of Materials