Lights Day and Night: The Science of How Light Works by Ellen Rooney, Susan Hughes
Published by Kids Can Press on September 7, 2021
ISBN: 9781525303197
Pages: 32
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Book 2 in “The Science of How” series. Kid-friendly introduction to the science of light. A young girl and her cat on a journey of scientific discovery during a summer to find the answers to these questions: Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? Discusses aspects of light, including natural and artificial light; the many uses of light; how light can be absorbed, reflected and refracted; the meaning of opaque, translucent and transparent; how the eye sees light; and why some animals need less light to see than humans. The graphics are appealing. The book includes a glossary and instructions for a shadow puppet show. A recommended book for early learners as the information is presented in an easy to understand manner and  applies real life examples. I plan to get the first book in the series Sounds All Around: The Science of How Sound Works, too. Similar to the “Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1” series so unsure if you want both.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library