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Light - by Kimberly Arcand & Megan Watzke (Paperback)

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  • A stunning visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
  • About the Author: Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke are award-winning directors, producers, and authors who have spent their careers in science and technology.
  • 208 Pages
  • Science, Physics

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About the Book



"A stunning visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum."--



Book Synopsis



A stunning visual exploration of the power and behavior of light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum.

Light allows humans to see things around us, but we can only see a sliver of all the light in the universe, also known as the electromagnetic spectrum. Renowned science communicators Kim Arcand and Megan Watzke bring the entire spectrum to life and present the subject of light as never before. Organized along the order of the electromagnetic spectrum--from Radio waves to Gamma rays--each chapter focuses on a different type of light. From ultraviolet light, used in microscopy to image plant cells and bacteria, to X-rays, which let us peer inside the human body and view areas around black holes in deep space, Arcand and Watzke show us all the important ways light impacts us. With hundreds of stunning full-color photographs, including new images from the James Webb Space Telescope, Light is a joy to read and browse.



Review Quotes




"This spectacular examination of light will impress curious readers eager to understand how light impacts their lives... and it will appeal to fans of To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker."--Library Journal, starred review

"Beautiful and absorbing...Any astronomy enthusiast would be struck with joy while reading through this book"--Dave Eicher, Astronomy.com

"Entertaining as well as educational"--Slate

"Highly informative and a feast for the eyes"--Mario Livio, author of The Golden Ratio

"Light is a treat for the mind as well as the eyes."--GeekWire.com



About the Author



Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke are award-winning directors, producers, and authors who have spent their careers in science and technology. Dr. Arcand is the visualization scientist and emerging tech lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, specializing in image and meaning research, and data representation. She lives near Providence, RI. Watzke is the press officer for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, specializing in communicating astronomy with the public. She lives in Seattle, WA. They are co-authors of several popular science books including Magnitude: The Scale of the Universe, Your Ticket to the Universe, and have written dozens of articles in print and online.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 10.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Physics
Genre: Science
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Theme: Optics & Light
Format: Paperback
Author: Kimberly Arcand & Megan Watzke
Language: English
Street Date: July 16, 2024
TCIN: 90325691
UPC: 9780762487844
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-9627
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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