Mirages and other marvels of light and air / Barbra Penne.
Material type:
TextSeries: Nature's mysteries (Britannica Educational Publishing)Publisher: New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2017Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781680484816
- 1680484818
- 9781680484892
- 1680484893
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 551.565 P412 | Available | 33111008456499 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The fabled oasis in the desert mirage is just one example of the strange things that can happen when light hits the air in certain atmospheric conditions. This captivating volume takes a closer look at mirages and similar phenomena, explaining to elementary readers that there is much more to these natural optical illusions than meets the eye. Topics covered include refraction, the difference between superior and inferior mirages, green flashes, and the famous Fata Morgana castle in the sky mirage. Vocabulary boxes identify key terms, while Think About It and Compare and Contrast questions prompt critical thinking about optics and light.
Grades 1 to 4.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is a mirage? -- Where do mirages happen? -- Superior mirages -- Looming -- Inferior mirages -- Heat haze -- Fata Morgana -- Mirages high in the sky -- Green flashes -- Will-o'-the-wisps and other unexplained lights.