The Optics Book: Fun Experiments with Light, Vision and Colour - Hardcover

What could be more important than light? It makes plants grow, and gives us food. It lets us see bright and beautiful colors. It provides warmth. Without light, life itself could not exist. But in order to grasp the nature of light--and vision--we must understand optics. These delightful hands-on experiments vividly demonstrate the workings of absorption, reflection, refraction, and more. Use the sun's intense heat like a campfire to toast marshmallows. Create a "ray box" and discover what happens when light passes through a lens. Take mirrors of varying sizes and observe their different reflections. View the entire spectrum through a water prism, and a rainbow in soap bubbles. Best of all, try some filters and really see the world through rose-colored glasses! Along with a full materials list, the book includes safety instructions, clear explanations of the underlying scientific principles behind each experiment, a note on color blindness, and a complete glossary of terms. 80 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.