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Can You Get Rainbows in Space?
A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science
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A colourful compendium of space and science.
Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?
You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators.
Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and how the language we use shapes the colours we see...
And you'll even be taught by a real astronomer, Dr Sheila Kanani, exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.
Can You Get Rainbows in Space? is a book filled with fascinating insights and knowledge that will enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.
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Reviews praise Can You Get Rainbows in Space? for its vibrant illustrations and engaging exploration of diverse science topics. Readers appreciate its ability to spark curiosity in young minds, covering areas from astronomy to zoology through the theme of colours. It is celebrated as a visually captivating guide that illuminates fascinating scientific facts in an accessible way for children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241519721
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 648g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator and author, with a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. She regularly acts as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is an advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. Sheila runs her company Her Place For Space from home, and enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating!). Her favourite planet is Saturn.
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