Science Makers: Making with Light (Science Makers) - Children's Book

Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Wayland
Category: Children's, Nature
Book Format: Hardcover

Be a SCIENCE MAKER by experimenting, tinkering and building to discover the wonders of science!Learn all about LIGHT by following in the footsteps of famous scientists, artists, engineers and inventors.- Make sun prints like photography pioneer Thomas Wedgwood- Be inspired by artist Tracey Emin to make your own neon sign- Create your own fibre optic lamp like engineer William Wheeler ... and much more!Each title in this series contains ten 'makes', prompted by featured profiles of great scientists, artists and engineers. Children will learn about and create the experiments and builds that have led to world-changing discoveries, amazing machines and inspiring artworks. Perfect for science and technology classes aged 9 and up.

1: Understanding light

1: Art in shadows

1: A new view

1: Curved light

1: A closer look

1: Make the world upside-down

1: Sun prints

1: Painting with light

1: Garden gnomon

1: Lightbox display

1: Neon sign

1: Glossary and further information

1: Index
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

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