A Ray of Light (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780439165877)

A photographic exploration into the beauty and magic of light from the creator of the bestselling A Drop of Water and the Can You See What I See? series.

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum, and iridescence as well as how we perceive light in our world and beyond. Walter Wick demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us. A Ray of Light is perfect for the STEM curriculum as it incorporates the early disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Author: Walter Wick
ISBN-10: 0439165873
ISBN-13: 9780439165877
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2019
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501373 / Ray of Light: A Book of Science and Wonder


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2019
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2018 pg. 198
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 74
Booklist 02/15/2019 pg. 40
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2019 pg. 105
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average