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Over the rainbow : the science, magic, and meaning of rainbows  Cover Image Book Book

Over the rainbow : the science, magic, and meaning of rainbows

Davis, Rachael (author.). Tang, Wenjia, (illustrator.).

Summary: What is a rainbow and what does a rainbow mean to you? We've all seen a rainbow stretching across a stormy sky but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colorful? Explore how rainbows have fascinated scientists and artists, inspired myths and legends, and united people around the world. and discover the many ways--from flags to fairy tales, songs to sculptures, and paintings to proverbs--that humankind have celebrated these dazzling, natural wonders.

Item details

  • ISBN: 1838740872
  • ISBN: 9781838740870
  • ISBN: 1838748571
  • ISBN: 9781838748579
  • Physical Description: 60 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
    print
  • Publisher: London : Flying Eye Books, 2023

Contents / Notes

General Note: Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: Introduction -- The science of rainbows. A close look at light ; Reflection, refraction, and dispersion ; Making rainbows ; Ancient ideas ; Solving the riddle of the rainbow -- Rare rainbows. Rainbow wow! ; Unusual rainbows ; Almost rainbows -- Rainbow myths and legends. How it all began ; The rainbow goddess ; Bifrost ; The rainbow serpent ; The leprechaun's pot of gold -- Rainbows in the arts. Once upon a time ; Over the rainbow ; I can see a rainbow -- The symbol of the rainbow. Watch out for the rainbow ; Flags through history ; Standing proud -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index.
Subject: Rainbows Juvenile literature
Rainbows Folklore Juvenile literature
Rainbows Mythology Juvenile literature
Rainbows
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Values & Virtues
Rainbows Mythology
Rainbows Folklore
Rainbows
Rainbow Juvenile literature
Rainbow
Genre: Illustrated works.
Picture books.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Illustrated works
Instructional and educational works
Picture books

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Donation: This book was donated by the Rotary Club of Albany in honor of Andre' Marria, District Governor.
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