The optics book
Subtitle: fun experiments with light, vision & color
By: Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone ; illustrated by Jason Coons
Contributors: Johnstone, Leslie; Coons, Jason
Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co.
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780806999425
Subjects: Color; Experiments; Optics; Optical instruments
Description: Explores the properties of light and color by means of experiments and analysis of various optical instruments including periscopes, and telescopes. What could be more important than light? It makes plants grow; gives us food; lets us see bright, beautiful colors; and provides warmth. But to grasp the nature of light--and vision--we must understand optics. These delightful hands-on experiments vividly demonstrate the workings of absorption, reflection, refraction, and more. Toast marshmallows by the sun's intense heat. Create a "ray box," and view the entire spectrum through a water prism, and a rainbow in soap bubbles. Or try filters to really see the world through rose-colored glasses! Along with a materials list, the book includes safety instructions, explanations of the scientific principles underlying each experiment, a note on color blindness, and a glossary.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Note to parents and teachers; title: Safety first; title: List of materials; title: Light rays and reflection: Toasted marshmallows; title: Light in a box; title: Against the law; title: Mirror has two faces; title: Image-in that; title: Reversal of fortune; title: 'lovin' spoonfull; title: Speed of light & refraction: Liquids in layers; title: Optics you can eat; title: Come together now; title: Right side up...upside down; title: Light & color: Water prisms; title: Plastic rainbows; title: Rainbow bubbles; title: Primary colors; title: Rainbow wheels; title: It's a secret; title: Why is the sky blue?; title: Polarization: Cool shades; title: Rainbow in your pocket; title: Stressed out; title: Eyes & vision; title: Bigger to see you with; title: Right before your very eyes; title: What's the point?; title: Line to you; title: Black and white and red all over; title: Whole picture; title: Disco tech lights; title: Blue dog; title: Going 'round in circles; title: Optical instruments: Liquid light; title: Two-way mirrors; title: Smile for the camera; title: Closer and closer; title: Terrestrials; title: Moonbeams; title: Spy hard; title: Glossary; title: Index.