Light and Sound - Mad About Science Author:John Clark The "Mad About Science" series makes learning at home fun for seven-11-year-olds. The content and approach of each book reflect subjects taught within international curriculum guidelines, so the books provide back-up for schoolwork. Besides fact boxes and information on great scientists and their famous discoveries, each book contains a number o... more »f fun experiments which are easy-to-follow and can be carried out safely at home, using readily available materials. The "Mad About Science" series encourages children to process activities in a logical manner and to think for themselves. It's easy to take light and sound for granted, but imagine a world without them! How fast does light travel? Can it bend around corners? How does the ear work? Children will discover the answers as they make their way through "Light and Sound".« less