Raised to be a thief, blind orphan Peter Nimble, age ten, steals from a mysterious stranger three pairs of magical eyes, that lead him to a hidden island where he must decide to become a hero or resume his life of crime.

Takes a closer look at the eyes' many parts and how each part works together to help us see everyday. Explores common problems the eyes have and ways we can help keep them healthy.

"X-ray and laser vision are handy powers, whether you're a superhero or a scientist. See how scientists use X-rays and lasers to do some amazing things, and find out what the future holds for human vision"--

"For twelve-year-old Bristol, being on the slopes means ultimate freedom. As an adaptive snowboarder and a junior instructor, the upcoming PowderX Games are a chance to show her parents how serious she is about the sport. But juggling boarding and teaching with homework and vision therapy for her vergence insufficiency is harder than Bristol thought. When her parents announce that she'll have to drop some of her snowboarding commitments if she doesn't...

Describes the anatomy of the eye and ear, how those organs function and some ways in which they may malfunction, and how the brain is also involved in our seeing and hearing.

Discusses the anatomy of the eye and how its sensory data are interpreted by the brain to give us vision.

Discusses the history and development of eyeglasses; includes a brief explanation of how the eye works and the vision problems that glasses can correct.

Light usually travels in straight lines and is reflected into your eyes. Learn all about light and seeing with factual information and practical investigation, diagrams and data to help interpret results, and summaries of each topic.

All about your eyes, how they work, when they need help, and how to keep them healthy.

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic exploration from undersea work to caves and outer space. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...