Light: A Fairy Tale

By Sarah Allen

Book Overview

Did you know that the light we see is made of the same stuff as radio waves? Or that it sometimes acts like water?

Neither did King John All he wanted was to fight dragons, dodge protesters' potatoes, and not bring too much shame upon his many famous ancestors.

But two dark secrets haunt his kingdom, and with the help of the ghosts of famous scientists, including Einstein, he must learn real physics to restore light and truth to his kingdom.

Light: A Fairy Tale is part of the Fairy Tale Physics series. Each book begins with a story and finishes with concise explanations of the real physics for anyone who's curious.

With over 35,000 copies sold worldwide, the Fairy Tale Physics series weaves foundational physics concepts into whimsical fantasy adventures for ages 10-12.

Written by a 20-year physics educator with degrees in physics and cognitive psychology.

Topics covered:

- The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Wavelength & Frequency
- Color
- Reflection & Refraction
- Young's Double-Slit Experiment
- De Broglie Wavelength

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09XYXPWNH
• ISBN13: 9798447198039
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7