Gilbert Houbre

When teaching about what light is and how light works, this is the book I will use to introduce the unit on light in my future classroom. Houbre does an excellent job at showing what the world was like before light was invented and how light has drastically impacted our society. I was glad the author put the fact that light was created by Thomas Edison I thought that historical information benefited the book. Another part of the book that I enjoyed was when the author challenged the readers on what they know about different types of light and if they were man made or made by nature. The challenge the author brings to the readers is a great way for the students to stay intrigued in the book and to make them feel a part of the book.… (altro)