Disappearing coins, balloon megaphones, CD rainbows – the science of light and sound sometimes seems like magic! Readers will learn the amazing facts behind these phenomena that are more fascinating than fiction. Simple language explains the properties of light and sound, while hands-on activities give readers tangible examples to help them retain crucial science information. Helpful tips make experiments easy and safe, and step-by-step instructions with photographs ensure accessibility. Readers will love focusing light to pop balloons, talking to friends over plastic cup telephones, and other whacky adventures in scientific principles. They’ll learn incredible real-life examples of the same concepts they’re exploring at home, such as how laser beams focus light to produce heat!

Super Science Light and Sound Experiments is bursting with 10 super kids' science experiments. - Photographic step-by-step guide to each experiment. - Key scientific concepts explained and put to the test. - Notes for parents, teachers and helpers on support and safety. Super Science Light and Sound Experiments will get kids aged 7+ excited about science, learning how light travels and why we hear sounds. # With clear, vibrant photographs and step-by-step instructions, confident kids will be able to approach the experiments alone. # Each experiment has been designed with children in mind, so they are all clearly labelled with difficultly ratings and if extra adult assistance is required. # Interactive learning is encouraged further with a fun quiz to allow kids to recall what they have discovered. # A detailed glossary explains difficult concepts so children can work independently. # Fun experiments featured in Super Science Experiments Light and Sound: # Seeing sound: You can't see sound, but with this clever experiment it is made possible! # Rainbow colours: Create your own rainbow! # Changing colours: Discover how your eyes add colours and how filters block out colours!

What is light? Where are optics and photonics present in our lives and in nature? What lies behind different optical phenomena? What is an optical instrument? How does the eye resemble an optical instrument? How can we explain human vision? This book, written by a group of young scientists, answers these questions and many more.

The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad. With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids. These simple projects use materials found around the house, making it easier than ever for busy moms and dads to not only spend more quality time with their children but also get them interested in science and technology. In this mind-blowing book, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with fifty step-by-step projects, including some that he has never shared online before. Each activity will go beyond the videos, featuring detailed explanations to simplify scientific concepts for parents and help answer the hows and whys of their curious children. Learn how to: explore new fun ways to paint; make slime with only two ingredients; defy gravity with a ping-pong ball; produce your own electricity, and more! With TheDadLab, parents everywhere will have an easy solution to the dreaded "I'm bored" complaint right at their fingertips!

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind sound.

Super Science Experiments is bursting with 40 awesome science experiments for kids aged 7+! * Photographic step-by-step guide to each experiment. * Key scientific concepts explained and put to the test. * Notes for parents, teachers and helpers on support and safety. Super Science Experiments covers air and water, electricity, light and sound, and materials and matter. Each experiment has been specifically designed with children in mind. Step-by-step photographic instructions make the experiments easy to follow, and concise explanations help children to understand what they have learned. Graphics throughout indicate the difficulty rating, list of materials needed and whether or not adult guidance is needed. Whether your child wants to discover how card can hold a glass of water, or how light travels, kids will be motivated to discover more with this hands-on approach to learning! At the end of each book, children can test what they've learned with a fun quiz. A glossary, further website reading, notes for helpers and record your results page help Super Science Experiments to be the ultimate book of science experiments for kids! Topics featured in Super Science Experiments: * Air and Water: Float or sink?, Fun fountains, and The magic of air * Electricity: Static patterns, Battery power, and Magic moving wire * Light and Sound: Hand shadows, Picture flicker book, and Light races sound * Materials and Matter: Create crystals, Mixing like magic, and Bubbles and froth

Babies can be a joy—and hard work. Now, they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit! This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development—using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills—everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong. Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby’s eyes—and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.