Light and Sound by Mike Goldsmith
Introduces readers to the sources of light and explains how we hear sounds. This book helps you look closer at prisms, colours and reflections; find out how sounds can be louder or fainter depending on where the sound source is, and how shadows are formed; and learn why people need light to see and how we can detect sounds.
'Highly visual and inspirational for young readers' Teaching & Learning
Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, England, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He has investigated stars, sound and speech, and is now Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. An author of over 20 non-fiction books for children, he was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, Junior Section, in 2002 and 2004. Mike lives in Middlesex, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780753413777 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753413779 |
| Title | Light and Sound |
| Author | Mike Goldsmith |
| Series | Kingfisher Young Knowledge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2007-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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