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

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...

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Main Author: Davis, Rachael (Author)
Other Authors: Tang, Wenjia (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London : Flying Eye Books, 2023
Subjects:
Rainbows > Juvenile nonfiction.
Rainbows > Folklore > Juvenile nonfiction.
Rainbows > Mythology > Juvenile nonfiction.
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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 Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:60 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
ISBN:9781838748579
1838748571
9781838740870
1838740872
Author Notes: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!, will be 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. After living and working in NYC for a few years, she returned to China in 2020 and resides in Nanjing. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts
and 3x3 Magazine etc. Some of her clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Airbnb, and DK.

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