Shadows: Barefoot Books

Explore how light makes shadows in this interactive board book!

I race my shadow home. It's a tie - again!

Toddlers and preschoolers are natural scientists, exploring their world and learning as they play. Playtime Physics: Shadows builds on children's curiosity and introduces the scientific method, using questions, tests, and observations to discover how shadows work! Interactive wheels, sliders, and other moveable elements keep children engaged, and endnotes extend the fun and learning, with more information about shadows and light, plus simple science activities with common household items.

• A first book in the Physics at Play series, presenting physics concepts grounded in children's experience
• Great for outdoor and indoor fun exploring the common physical phenomenon of shadows
• Interactive elements let children improve fine motor skills
• Written by an experienced science educator
• Includes simple activities to extend the fun and learning