This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of light and sound for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test file and fact file. Topics covered include:
The speed of light
Colour and brightness
Reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses
Lasers and holograms
Steve Parker, ia an award-winning writer who worked for the Natural History Museum. He has written over 100 books, mostly for younger readers, on science, technology, machines and human biology. He regularly gives talks and workshops in schools and libraries.
filled with useful information..supported by a range of excellent photographs and diagrams, a comprehensive account.. Useful as support for existing projects ...could also be used to start students off on new topics.
School Librarian, v.49, no.1, Spring 2001
[T]his offers a very structured, easy to follow, insight into the topics of light and sound. It gives accurate, interesting information easily accessible with the help of sub-headings and 'fact files' . . . All this is supported by clear photgrpahs and labelled diagrams which all culminate into a very useful resource for both teacher and pupil. All books in the series follow the same format and do not just offer the 'usual' but extend into the more interesting . . . An attractive and useful set for a Science shelf AND most useful for teaching non-fiction, explanatory texts features in the Literacy Hour.
Somerset Children's Book Review No. 30