Over the Rainbow
The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows
Published on 1. June 2023
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-83874-087-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about one of nature's most beautiful optical illusions! * Rachel Ignotofsky, creator of Women in Science. * From how they're created to all the different things they can mean to people, this book beautifully shares the many ways that rainbows bring colour and light to our world. Understanding nature is the key to encouraging us to take better care of it and 'Over the Rainbow' provides all the awe and wonder we need to do just that. * Loll Kirby, author of Old Enough to Save the Planet * Beautifully crafted with lively and colourful illustrations, this is a fun and fact-filled history of what rainbows mean to us and how they have shaped our imaginations. * Lucy Banaji illustrator of Around the World in 80 Festivals. *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
504 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-087-0 (9781838740870)
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Persons
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).
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).