Light (Physical Science in Depth) - Hardcover

Smuskiewicz, Alfred J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0431081107 ISBN 13: 9780431081106

Publisher: Raintree, 2007

Synopsis

How is light like waves in the ocean? What causes a mirage? How do eyes our translate light into the things we see? What are some forms of light than we cannot see? This title looks at the fascinating nature of light, how it’s measured, and how it behaves. The book examines some of the exciting ways that light is being used in medicine, astronomy, and communications. It also discusses what the study of the most distant light in space tells us about the origin and future of the universe.

About this title

Synopsis

This series provides in depth coverage of the physical science curriculum in an easy to understand format.The books are packed full of photographs and clear artwork to explain difficult concepts with sample experiments and data to illustrate best practice. It stresses the key features of science teaching at this level including scientific enquiry, use of ideas and evidence, planning, evaluation and investigative skills. The series includes information on the most recent developments and likely developments in future research making the book up-to-date and showing science as an ongoing and progressing area. The featured case studies of key experiments and discoveries in the history of science highlight the importance of inquiry and investigation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0431081107
• ISBN 13: 9780431081106
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64