Science at the mall
By: Amy Sarver.
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Series: Everyday science; Everyday science (National Geographic Society (U.S.))
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
Subjects: Science -- Juvenile literature.; Technology -- Juvenile literature.; Electric lighting -- Juvenile literature.; Shopping malls -- Juvenile literature.; Science.; Technology.; Electric lighting.; Shopping malls.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Explores the science and technology at the mall, including how light lets you see yourself in a mirror, and how radio signals are used in mall security systems.
Notes: Grades 3-8.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 22).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Escalators; title: Neon lights; title: Mirrors and lights; title: Music and sound; title: Store security; title: Food science; title: Infrared light; title: Energy conservation; title: Find out more; title: Glossary.