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Brightpoint Literacy serves the U.S. K-8 market with a comprehensive selection of research-based, cross-curricular material. Formerly Nelson Education, Brightpoint Literacy is now part of Peoples Education.

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Looking at Light

6-pack

Author: Bill Gaynor
ISBN: 9780790307916
Copyright Date: 2004

Grade Level: 4
Reading Level: T
Strategy/Skill: Prior knowledge, Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study
Genre: Explanation
Theme/Topic: Earth Science, History, Scientific Investigation
Classification: Nonfiction

Book Summary

This book examines the importance of light, where light comes from, how it travels, and how it provides the source of all color.

 

 

Features of the Book

  • Historical and scientific information
  • Specialized vocabulary
  • Labeled diagrams and tables
  • Scientific theme

 

 

Purpose

Looking at Light can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:

  • using a glossary to explore specialized vocabulary
  • synthesizing information from text and visual sources
  • using text features to locate information
  • exploring the properties of light

 

 

For more information please see our Lesson Plan

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