Pettiford, Rebecca. Science questions

In this book, early readers will learn why the sky looks blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about the visible light spectrum and how sunlight reacts with particles in the air to affect the sky's color. A picture diagram shows how light waves scatter when they reach Earth's atmosphere, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sky and Earth's atmosphere online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why is the Sky Blue? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Why Is the Sky Blue? is part of Jump!'s Science Questions series Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Why do we see rainbows after it rains? What makes the sky look blue? Learn the answers to some of the most common science questions about the world around us in this engaging series. Each book highlights a different science question, prompting readers to consider the scientific method. Colorful graphics and labels help explain the answer, while bright photographs and tightly leveled text make the text fun and easy to understand. Each title includes tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index

Mode of access: World Wide Web