Light

Light begins at Stonehenge, where crowds cheer a solstice sunrise. After sampling myths explaining First Light, the stor... (more)

Light begins at Stonehenge, where crowds cheer a solstice sunrise. After sampling myths explaining First Light, the story moves on to early philosophers' queries, then through the centuries, from Buddhist temples to Biblical scripture, when light was the soul of the divine. Battling darkness and despair, Gothic architects crafted radiant cathedrals while Dante dreamed a "heaven of pure light." Later, following Leonardo's advice, Renaissance artists learned to capture light on canvas. During the Scientific Revolution, Galileo gathered light in his telescope, Descartes measured the rainbow, and Newton used prisms to solidify the science of optics. But even after Newton, light was an enigma. Particle or wave? Did it flow through an invisible "ether"? Through the age of Edison and into the age of lasers, Light reveals how light sparked new wonders--relativity, quantum electrodynamics, fiber optics, and more. Although lasers now perform everyday miracles, light retains its eternal allure. "For the rest of my life," Einstein said, "I will reflect on what light is." Light explores and celebrates such curiosity. (less)

"A beautiful, fascinating, visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spect... (more)

"A beautiful, fascinating, visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum and how it affects life on Earth and everything in the Universe"--Book jacket. (less)

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to light. Developed by literacy experts for students... (more)

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to light. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- (less)

"This title will explain what light is and how it travels in waves. It also explains how humans see light with their eye... (more)

"This title will explain what light is and how it travels in waves. It also explains how humans see light with their eyes as color! It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- (less)

Amima's luminous and profoundly healing music touches the heart and soothes the soul, embracing the listener in a transl... (more)

Amima's luminous and profoundly healing music touches the heart and soothes the soul, embracing the listener in a translucent experience of the Sacred. With angelic vocals, sacred chants, and ceremonial instruments infused within specially sculptured soundscapes and healing frequencies, Anima's music is an offering of peace and tenderness to the Earth. (less)