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How It Works: Light
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An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of light.
Lift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from, and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.
In How It Works: Light by Sarah Hull, you will explore the fascinating world of light through engaging text and interactive elements.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781474998895
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kaley McKean
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 283.0mm
Weight: 540g
Pages: 16
About the Author
Sarah grew up in London, then studied German and Fine Art in Oxford and Hamburg. She joined Usborne after working at Profile Books and Thames & Hudson, and now spends her time writing about art, investigating germs and devising ways to stave off boredom - all the important things, basically
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