Discover It Yourself: Sound And Light

By (author) Glover, David; Illustrated by Vaisberg Diego
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Making a periscope, a rainbow, a sound cannon, and musical instruments can be both fun and educational as children explore the properties of light and sound.
Description

A vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Discover it Yourself: Sound and Light is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to sound and light.

Keen scientists can discover why thunder and lightning occur, how vibrations are made and who can see in the dark. After learning the essential key facts, children can find almost everything they need for the corresponding experiments around the home, with the materials and instructions simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by David Glover, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to make a sound amplifier, a rainbow, a periscope, musical instruments and much more.

Biographical note

David Glover has worked as a research scientist and as a teacher of math and science. He has written bestselling maths and science books for all ages, from elementary schoolchildren to university students, including many titles in the Discover it Yourself series. He loves challenging puzzles and problems!

Diego Vaisberg, DGPH art director, working as designer and illustrator. Also working in product and design department for Ink-co kids accessories brand, and professor since 2014 at Editorial design and Illustration at the Palermo University, Buenos Aires.

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Making a periscope, a rainbow, a sound cannon, and musical instruments can be both fun and educational as children explore the properties of light and sound.