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Information Waves
Information Waves

Information Waves

Author: Lyn Sirota

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Explores the science behind modern technology: TV, radio, Internet, cell phones/mobile devices, Earth to space communication, satellites, and GPS. Expands students’ understanding of light and sound as mechanisms of energy transfer and transfer of information between objects that are not in contact. Covers scientists and discoveries that led to modern technology.
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 45-60 mins
AR LEVEL: 5.5
LEXILE©: 920L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 45-60 mins

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