Light (A True Book: Physical Science) (A True Book

A True Book

by Jo S. Kittinger

Light allows us to see and keeps plants alive. But did you know that it can also cut diamonds or metal, measure a moving objects speed, and read CDs and DVDs? Readers will learn all about light, from what it is and how it moves through space, to how people have learned to harness its power. They will also discover how people use light to see and conduct experiments to explore how light can be moved and manipulated. Features include eye-catching sidebars; experiments and activities to encourage hands-on learning; glossaries; charts, diagrams and more.

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

Published February 1, 2019

About the author

A love of nature and a creative spirit come together in Jo S. Kittinger, author of 15 books for children. Her most recent books are JANE GOODALL and GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers with Childrens Press. Soon to be released are PRIMATES, a nonfiction vault book with Dalmatian Press, and THE HOUSE ON DIRTY-THIRD STREET, a picture book with Peachtree Publishers. In addition, she has published numerous items in various books, magazines, educational materials and newspapers.
Jo currently serves as a Regional Advisor for the Southern Breeze region (AL, MS, GA) of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, where she organizes two conferences for writers and illustrators of childrens literature each year. She enjoys making author talks at schools, libraries and conferences
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