A ray of light : a book of science and wonder
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Author
Wick, Walter, 1953-
Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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Hoisington Public LibraryJ NON-FICTION WICK, WALTEROn Shelf

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Color -- Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile literature.
Light -- Juvenile literature.
Physics -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Bisac Subjects
Science -- Physics.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Color.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Light.
Physics.
Picture books.
Other Subjects
Color -- Juvenile literature.
Color.
Couleur -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Instructional and educational works.
LIGHT -- Juvenile literature.
Light.
LIGHT.
Light.
Livres d'images.
Lumière -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
Nonfiction.
Physics -- Juvenile literature.
Physics.
Physics.
Physics.
Physique -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
picture books.

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Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.9, 1 Points

Notes

Description
Nonfiction picture book explains the scientific properties of light, touching on subjects ranging from incandescence and iridescence to light waves and the color spectrum.
Description
The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive light in our world and beyond. Walter Wick demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us. The text encompasses all the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with simple and precise text.
Target Audience
006-008.
Target Audience
K-3.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Wick, W. (2019). A ray of light: a book of science and wonder (First edition.). Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wick, Walter, 1953-. 2019. A Ray of Light: A Book of Science and Wonder. Scholastic Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wick, Walter, 1953-. A Ray of Light: A Book of Science and Wonder Scholastic Press, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Wick, Walter. A Ray of Light: A Book of Science and Wonder First edition., Scholastic Press, 2019.

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