Light, Energy and Sound

Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Power: Fron Concept to Consumer by Steven Oftinoski

For decades, people around the world have relied mainly on the burning of fossil fuels to power machines and create electricity. However, as scientists uncover the destruction these fuels are doing to the environment, alternative energy sources such as...

Circuits by Theodore Buchanan

What are circuits? Why are they so important? How do they affect our lives every day? Students will find out the answers to these questions and more as they read through the engaging pages of this book. Fun facts and high-interest text paired with...

Electricity by Hugh Westrup

Ever wonder what life would be like without electricity? Become electrified with the amazing facts about how electricity was discovered and how it has evolved over time. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this book to...

Focus on Light by Patricia Hutchison

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to light. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Life and the Flow of Energy by William Rice

Every time you eat a sandwich, an apple, or a piece of cake, it’s like you are eating a little piece of sunshine! The sun is the source of all energy on Earth and flows through all life - even through the waste of an organism. From microscopic creatures...

The Energy That Warms Us: A Look at Heat by Jennifer Boothroyd

A pot of water boils over a hot burner on the stove. Sunshine warms your skin on a breezy day. Heat is warming things all around you. But what exactly is heat? And how do things become warmer or colder? Read this book to find out!

Investigating Electricity by Richard Spilsbury

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of electricity by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form can be produced, conducted, and converted.

Your Guide to Electricity and Magnetism by Gill Arbuthnott

From the first discovery of atoms to modern superconductors, this appealing guide explains the fascinating facts about electricity and magnetism. Readers can perform fun, easy science experiments that will allow them to make a battery out of fruit and...

Energy and Movement by Felicia Law

Leo teaches his cat Pallas all about energy and movement by applying his knowledge of science to their stone age world. Engaging illustrations and stories provide a fun introduction to science concepts, including wind energy, air resistance, creating...

Investigating Sound by Richard Spilsbury

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of sound by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form is affected by material density, pitch, and distance.

Investigating Light by Richard Spilsbury

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of light by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form can be reflected, manipulated, and refracted.

The Science of Sound Waves by Robin Johnson

This engaging book describes the properties of sound waves, how they move, and the way our ears catch them. Readers will learn how sound waves travel through different mediums and be amazed by the different ways sound waves are used in real life, such as...