The Science Book of Light by Neil Ardley, Gulliver Books, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers, New York, 1991A book of simple, well illustrated, experiments to demonstrate basic principles of light and optics.
The Science Book of Light by Neil Ardley, Gulliver Books, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers, New York, 1991
A book of simple, well illustrated, experiments to demonstrate basic principles of light and optics.
Shadow Magic by Seymour Simon, illustrated by Stella Ormai, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, New York, NY, 1985.
An explanation of what shadows are, how they are formed, and instructions on making a sun dial and a shadow show.
Bear Shadow by Frank Asch, Aladdin Paperbacks, Simon and Schuster, NY, 1985
A hard cover book about a bear who tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow.
Science With Light & Mirrors by Kate Woodward, illustrated by Simone Abel, Usborne Publishing, Ltd., London, England, 1991
A collection of simple experiments with light and mirrors, including making a pinhole camera, with clear but simple explanations of the background science involved.
What makes a Shadow by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by June Otani, HarperCollins Publishers, NY, 1994
A less technical book about shadows and how they are formed.
Day Light, Night Light; Where light Comes From by Franklyn M. Branley, illustrated by Stacey Schuett, HarperCollins Publishers, NY, 1998
A discussion of the properties of light and how it is made by the heat of objects. (Webmasters Note: Some objects which are not very hot also emit light like phosphorescent algae for one example.)
Shadows Are About by Ann Whitford Paul, illustrated by Mark Graham, Scholastic Inc., NY, 1992
The oil painted illustrations are the highlight of this easy to read, non-technical book about shadows.
Shadows; Here There, and Everywhere by Ron and Nancy Goor, Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1981.
This explanation of the formation of shadows and their importance to us is notable for the clear black and white photography.
Light and Color by Malcolm Dixon and Karen Smith, Smart Apple Media, Mankato, Minn., 1999
A survey of the principles behind the production of light and color illustrated with clear color photographs. It includes simple experiments to demonstrate each principle.
Shadowville by Michael Bartalos, Viking Penguin Books, NY, 1995
When night falls shadows flock to their private world where they eat, play, and rest. The style of the shadow creature illustrations and the verse are the highlights of this non-technical book.
Lightning by Stephen Kramer, photographs by Warren Faidley, Carolrhoda Books Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., 1992
Facts about lightning, how it is formed, thunder, and safety measures in thunderstorms. (Based on a book for older readers All About Lightning by Dr. Martin A. Uman. Dover, NY 1986)
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