"Build a fiber-optic tube to carry light like engineer William Wheeler did, or use the sun to imprint images on objects like pottery-maker Thomas Wedgewood. This title gives readers both an understanding of the properties of light and the skills to investigate great discoveries and works. Exciting and easy-to-understand experiments encourage budding scientists, inventors, engineers, and artists to stand on the shoulders of the curious and creative people who came before them."-- Provided by publisher.

Understanding light -- Art in shadows: science, shadows -- A new view: science, reflection -- Curved light: science, reflection -- A closer look : science, lenses -- Make the world upside-down : science, photography, cameras -- Sun prints : science, photography, cameras -- Painting with light : science, photography, cameras -- Garden gnomon : science, shadows and sunlight -- Lightbox display : science, electric light -- Neon sign : science, electric light.