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Introductions to Electromagnetic Light (5)
 Light. Isaac Asimov, text © 1970. Photography by Allen Carr, illustrations ©1970 Follet Publishing Company, Chicago. Educational fair-use. Electronetwork.org 2002. Follet Beginning Science Books: Science Education Consultant: Edward Victor, Ed.D. Professor of Science Education Northwestern University Technical Consultant: Edwin J. Schillinger, Ph.D. Professor of Physics De Paul University Reading Consultant: Jeanne S. Brouillette Formerly, Curriculum Coordinator Evanston Elementary Schools  Lightning and Thunder by Herbert S. Zim. Illustrated by James Gordon Irving. ©1952 William Morrow & Company, NY. Educational fair-use. Electronetwork.org 2002.  Lightning and Thunder by Martin L. Keen, ©1969. Illustrated by Haris Petie, with photographs. Julian Messner, New York, NY. "Bright lightning crackles and zig-zags across the dark sky. A boom of thunder sounds in the distance. Nature is creating one of her most exciting productions- a thunderstorm. "How is a thundercloud born? What is lightning made of? How do winds and water help start a thunderstorm? Why is a lightning bolt usually crooked? Where does lightning go? What makes the sound of thunder? How can you be safe in a thunderstorm? "With fascination and fear, men have always been curious about lightning and thunder. Ancient people made up legends to explain these strange happenings. Later, pioneer scientists like Ben Franklin experimented and discovered much about lightning and thunder. Today researchers are still studying thunderstorms. "In simple and dramatic terms, Martin L. Keen, author of more than a dozen science books for young people, explains what scientists have learned about thunderstorms- from the birth of a thundercloud to the final rainbow. "Here is an introduction to a subject that boys and girls, as well as scientists, have always found fascinating." Educational fair-use. Electronetwork.org 2002.  What is a Laser? by Bruce Lewis, ©1979. Pictures by Tom Huffman. Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, NY. Dedication: "To all the helpful people at the Rochester, Minnesota, Public Library." The Author: Bruce Lewis is a communications specialist for International Business Machines (IBM) in Rochester, Minnesota, where he helps produce educational videotapes for use within the company. Mr. Lewis' interest in lasers dates back to 1973, when IBM announced a new product that uses a low-power laser to scan product codes on grocery packages. Writing a news feature about the new supermarket scanner, Mr. Lewis decided to learn more about lasers and how they work. The result is this book- a highly simplified treatment of a highly technical subject... Educational fair-use. Electronetwork.org 2002.  Understanding Light: The Science of Visible and Invisible Rays. Beulah Tannenbaum, Myra Stillman, ©1960. Illustrated by Gustav Schrotter. Whittlesey House. McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. New York. Educational fair-use. Electronetwork.org 2002. |
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