The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Branley, Franklyn M. Schuett, Stacey, Illustrator

Day Light, Night Light: Where Light Comes From

32 pp. | HarperCollins | January, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-06-027294-5 | Library ISBN 0-06-027295-3
1975

(4) K-3 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Branley's clear and simple text explains two basic yet important physics concepts: very hot objects produce light, and we see because light from these objects travels to our eyes or reflects off everything else. Multiple examples from children's experiences reinforce these ideas. The illustrations work well with the text, although more emphasis on how light reaches our eyes would help readers' understanding.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.