Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.

Shiny or dull? -- Which is shinier? -- Metals -- Decorating with shiny things -- Reflecting light -- Reflecting light at night -- Mirrors -- Dull materials -- Which is duller? -- Dull can be useful -- How shiny things become dull -- Making dull things shiny -- Polishing.