Children's book has chapters on how we see; candlepower and the fading of light; light waves; the speed of light; seeing in the dark; shadows; colours; how light is reflected (the kaleidoscope 312-3); how light is refracted; optical illusions (persistence of vision); camouflage. Illustrations are mainly diagrams.

Item number 45298
Category Book
Type Science
Dimensions length 191mm; breadth 130mm; thickness 18mm
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people Herbert McKay (author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection