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A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summer voyage of scientific discovery. The pair identify plenty of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating themes: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It is a gentle but thorough introduction to the light and all its mysteries. From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our curious guides shine … the light! A girl and her cat see a firefly glow, make shadows in the sun, and learn all about how light works in this kid-friendly, accessible introduction to the science of light. Where does the light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? Join a girl and her cat on a journey of scientific discovery to find the answers to these questions and more. Over the course of a summer vacation, the couple investigate the many fascinating aspects of light, including natural and artificial light; the multiple 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. From wildfires to traffic lights, this book also offers many examples of light sources. Starting near the shore of a lake gazing at the stars on a summer night and ending on the shore enjoying a fireworks display, our guides offer readers an intriguing and lyrical introduction to light and all its mysteries. Science of How informational series, the engaging narrative by award-winning author Susan Hughes gives young children an age-appropriate overview of the science of light. Ellen Rooney’s friendly and engaging illustrations with their many shades of blue invite readers to be part of the fun summer exploration of the characters. By presenting complex topics in an engaging, easy-to-digest, graphical format, this unique, comprehensive book strongly supports the Next Generation Science Standards. The manuscript was carefully reviewed by an expert in the field