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Over the Rainbow
The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows
Series: Natural Phenomena
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Ideal for children and families curious about nature and cultural symbolism, especially those who enjoy learning through vibrant visuals and accessible science.
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See moreCovering the science, their various beautiful forms in nature, other amazing light forms and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists or just lovers of all things rainbow.
Covering the science, their various beautiful forms in nature, other amazing light forms and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists or just lovers of all things rainbow.
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There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colourful?
Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there's so much to learn about them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance and pride, find out about these natural wonders in this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide.
Over the Rainbow by Rachael Davis explores these themes and more.
Series: Natural Phenomena
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Over the Rainbow
There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colourful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there's so much to learn about them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance and pride, find out about these natural...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Praised by Rachel Ignotofsky, Loll Kirby, and Lucy Banaji, this book is celebrated for its lively, colourful illustrations and its engaging, fact-filled exploration of rainbows. It offers both awe and understanding, encouraging readers to appreciate and care for nature through the story of one of its most beautiful optical illusions.
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ISBN: 9781838740870
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flying Eye Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Wenjia Tang
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 232.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Rachael Davis studied Mathematics at Oxford University and then went to work in Finance. When her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Rachael decided life was too short not to do what you love. She left her job, did a masters in English Literature at Surrey University, became a full-time writer, and has never looked back. Her first picture book, I am NOT a Prince!, was published by Hachette early in 2022. Rachael lives in Hampshire with her husband and two young daughters.Wenjia Tang is a Chinese-born freelance illustrator graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2017. Her previous books include Up & Down (Viction-Viction), Under Your Feet (DK) and Humongous Fungus (DK).
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