Can You Get Rainbows in Space?: A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science

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Discover the answers to these questions – and many more – in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour, by real life Astronomer Dr Sheila Kanani! The introduction explains what light is and how the human eye perceives it, and as well as the ROYGBIV colours, there are sections on black and white, fluorescence, infrared and ultraviolet, and an explanation of how some animals can see in the dark. Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a British astronomer and is the Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer at the Royal Astronomical Society and is dedicated to improving the representation of girls and women in physics. Each colour of the rainbow has its own section with pages and pages focused on the science, history, cultural meaning , natural occurrences and use of the colour throughout time. I would recommend this book as part of a library, or in the book corner, for children to pick up and become engrossed in.

Ada Lovelace Day is dependent on the generosity of its partners, volunteers and supporters for survival. Before that she spent 25 years teaching in Essex where she worked as a teacher and part of the Essex School Improvement Team as a Literacy Consultant; before finally becoming Headteacher of a Primary School.Career Case Study: Dr Sheila Kanani is an inspiring interview with the author which many students would find fascinating. I loved the quick 'at a glance' paragraph at the start of each section detailing the wavelength of each of the colours quite simply.

Full of entertaining and memorable well – explained facts presented in well designed pages – loads of fun for children who like to know about their world. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes, while representing her place of work, the Royal Astronomical Society, which she adores. Starting with the most important thing – light – Sheila Kanani explores what light actually is and how it is perceived by the human eye. Then the layout of the text is quite original: each chapter covering one of the seven colours of the rainbow. 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!

However, please be aware that it uses a YouTube player and that you should check your school’s permissions to ensure that YouTube isn’t blocked. We would like to thank the following organisations for their support of Ada Lovelace Day and women in STEM. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this is a visual feast of a book which uses a rainbow to guide you through a universe of amazing scientific facts comparable to Bill Bryson's A Really Short History of Nearly Everything.

The facts are both fun and informative and illustrations by Liz Kay take the reader right through a vibrant colour palette and are so visually stimulating for a young reader.As the most iconic and well-known children’s book brand in the UK today, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to tell the world’s favourite stories and for brilliant new debut talent and brands that connect with today’s young readers, from newborn up to twelve years old. Interestingly, too, the primary colours of light that humans can see are red, blue and green – and when you mix green and red light they make yellow! Each section is based on a colour of the rainbow (plus some added extras ‘beyond the rainbow’ such as black, white and fluorescent colours) and, after an introduction to that colour, asks five colour-based questions. 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 .

Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Mae’r llyfr ffeithiol hwn wedi’i ddarlunio’n hyfryd mewn lliw llawn drwyddo draw, ac mae’n hynod gyfeillgar a deniadol. Irresistibly brightly coloured and packed with fascinating facts, this book is a treasure trove of information. Publishing stories for children from 0 -12 Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators and children's brands including Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Snowman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid to name but a few.Ross Welford introduces Time Travelling with a Tortoise, the sequel to Time Travelling with a Hamster, and a whole new time travel adventure! The science of how our brains and eyes work together to see different shades is so clearly and concisely explained. Mae’r cyflwyniad yn esbonio beth ydy golau a sut y mae’r llygad dynol yn ei weld, yn ogystal â’r lliwiau coch, oren, melyn, gwyrdd, glas, indigo a fioled. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. She also dives further into space exploration with her book How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs , with her latest release Can You Get Jellyfish in Space?