All about Light

Rookie Read-About Science

by Lisa Trumbauer

Take a closer look at the science behind this incredible concept. Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more. Light may seem almost magical in its properties. It can travel millions of miles from the sun, it gives rainbows their color, and it makes lanterns glow. I

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens

Paperback

First published January 11, 2003

About the author

Lisa Trumbauer has written early-learner books for Scholastic's Jump Start series and published numerous other activity books, picture books, and novels for middle-school readers, including the New York Times bestseller A Practical Guide to Dragons.

Reviews

[Annah Neumire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must-read for children who are interested in science and curious about the world around them. It also proves useful to introduce students to light in a science class. The informative text and pictures that go along provide an engaging introduction to the properties of light.

The author, Trumbauer, starts by explaining what light really is and how it travels extremely fast. She then explains the several different forms of light, some of which include UV rays and infrared light. I thought it was very interesting that she explored how light interacts with a multitude of surfaces, one of them being mirrors. I think these facts would be extremely interesting for children learning about light in class. It gives them a fun and engaging perspective to go along with their subject textbook.

I believe this book is written in a way that young readers will be able to grasp and retain the information. I even think it has the potential to get students excited about their upcoming lesson on light! In my classroom, I would love to incorporate nonfiction texts that go along with the curriculum because I feel that it gives students the extra dose of information that they need.

[Madelyn Croft · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is all about light! It explains what light is and who it is made from . It also talks about how light bends and reflects off of different things. From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases. I give this book 4 stars because it is a great informational book when looking to find out more about light and energy! The text of this book is appropriate for a kindergarten level reader. The pictures show what the text says to help the reader understand what the text is saying. The text is very large and bold while being very short and simple for young readers!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

good early reader
all about light, science introductionary

[Latifah Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great easy reader when discussing light.
Concepts: Light as energy, sources of light, and effects of light.

[Terri Church · Rating 4 out of 5]

very well written for the preschooler to understand such a abstract subject.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice and simple intro to light for rookies. I think kids will respond well to the content.