By Dr Sheila Kanani (author) , Liz Kay (illustrator)
"Colourful questions about science, nature and light"
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This fascinating, brightly illustrated book opens readers’ eyes to science through colour. Dr Sheila Kanani begins by explaining what colour is, how we see it and how we see light. An experienced educator, her explanations are clear and inspiring, setting readers up for what is to come.
The chapters that follow are divided according to the colours of the rainbow, starting with red of course. Each one is filled with fascinating facts and information. Every wondered why frogs are green, or why hi-vis jackets are yellow? This book will tell you. It continues beyond the rainbow too with infrared and ultraviolet light, luminesce and fluorescence, those parts of the spectrum that are invisible to the human eye. And, of course, she answers the title question, can you get rainbows in space?
Real attention has been paid to design and layout, which match and illuminate Dr Kanani’s eye-opening text. It’s an absorbing information book, accessible and stimulating.
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 why the language we use shapes the colours we see . . .
And you'll learn exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.
"This beautifully illustrated journey over the rainbow gave me the answers to fascinating questions I hadn't even realised I really needed to ask! A book shimmering with joyously colourful facts to focus the curiosity of young readers." -- Kate Pankhurst
"Can You Get Rainbows in Space is a stunning kaleidoscope beaming out a huge range of science topics, from astronomy to zoology, expertly stitched together by the threads of colours!" -- Professor Raman Prinja
"The most colourful book about science and our world and why it is so beautiful!" -- Jenny Jacoby
"It's a glowing journey through the rainbow. Who knew the secret of why some eyes are blue, and that it's actually an optical illusion! Lavishly illustrated, this book shows us there's so much to find out about our colourful world and how we see it." -- Mini Grey
Dr Sheila Kanan i is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds even when her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13, and her passion sky-rocketed from there. She has a PhD in planetary science and her favourite planet is Saturn. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes.
Outside of astronomy, Sheila loves to play hockey and the saxophone, enjoys listening to records and dancing like no one is watching with her husband and sons, and curling up on the sofa with an excellent book and her six-fingered cat. Sheila's love of writing began when she was nine and she started a daily journal, which she has kept (mostly) up to date ever since!
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Can You Get Rainbows in Space? A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Can You Get Rainbows in Space? A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, The Natural World, Science, Space, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Can You Get Rainbows in Space? A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science was written by Dr Sheila Kanani and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Can You Get Rainbows in Space? A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science has 123 pages
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