Investigating Light
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
The sun, lightbulbs, and flickering fires all bring light to our world. But have you ever watched light rays moving? Or seen how light rays reflect off objects? Now you can! Explore light with the fun experiments you’ll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question―How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Makerspace, Makerspace: Science/Experiments/Activities |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Searchlight Books ™ |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.3 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF051090, JNF051000 |
| Dewey | 535 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 590 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 143846 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides |
Author: Sally M. Walker
Sally M. Walker has been a children’s book writer for over 20 years. Most of her books are nonfiction and present various science topics to young readers. Fossil Fish Found Alive is the story of the hunt for the elusive fish called the coelacanth. Sally also enjoys combining science investigation with historical topics. Her book Secrets of a Civil War Submarine, which won the 2006 Robert F. Sibert Medal, tells about the history, loss, and re-discovery of the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in battle. Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland takes readers on archaeological expeditions, where the forensic analysis of colonial settlers’ bones helps us to understand their lives. Sally especially enjoys writing narrative nonfiction that captures the reader’s attention with a true story. She is also the author of 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book Champion: The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
Spark interest in energy, including electricity, heat, light and more. Clear and simple text delivers the background information students need to understand each form of energy. View available downloads →
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals.” —The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“The series is a great beginning science unit for middle aged learners.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“This series is well organized and written in clear, concise language.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
NSTA
“This series would be a great addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room.” —NSTA
