Shiny and dull
By: Angela Royston.
Edition: Rev. and updated.
Series: My world of science
Publisher: Heinemann Library
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781432914493
Subjects: Reflection (Optics) -- Juvenile literature; Corrosion and anti-corrosives -- Juvenile literature; Reflection (Optics)
Genres: Juvenile literature
Description: Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: Shiny or dull?; title: Which is shinier?; title: Metals; title: Decorating with shiny things; title: Reflecting light; title: Reflecting light at night; title: Mirrors; title: Dull materials; title: Which is duller?; title: Dull can be useful; title: How shiny things become dull; title: Making dull things shiny; title: Polishing.