DAY LIGHT, NIGHT LIGHT: WHERE THE LIGHT COMES FROM

Day Light, Night Light: Where the Light Comes From by Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by Stacey Schuett is a children’s book about the science of light. It is part of the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, which is designed to introduce young readers to basic science concepts in a clear and engaging way.

The book begins by explaining that light comes from the sun. The sun is a huge ball of gas that is very hot. This heat causes the sun to glow, and this glow is what we call light.

The book then goes on to explain how light travels from the sun to the Earth. Light travels in waves, and these waves move very fast. It takes only about eight minutes for light to travel from the sun to the Earth.

The book also explains how the moon gets its light. The moon does not have its own light. Instead, it reflects light from the sun. This is why the moon looks different at different times of the month. When the moon is full, it is reflecting a lot of light from the sun. When the moon is new, it is not reflecting much light from the sun.

The book concludes by discussing some of the different things that light can do. Light can make things visible, it can heat things up, and it can even make plants grow.

Day Light, Night Light: Where the Light Comes From is a great introduction to the science of light for young children. It is written in a clear and concise style, and the illustrations are engaging and informative. The book is also a good starting point for parents and teachers who want to talk to children about light and its properties.