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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Flying Eye Books,
2023
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Over the rainbow : |b the science, magic, and meaning of rainbows / |c [text], Rachael Davis ; [ilustrations], Wenjia Tang. |
| 264 | 1 | |a London : |b Flying Eye Books, |c 2023 | |
| 264 | 4 | |c Ã2023 | |
| 300 | |a 60 pages : |b color illustrations ; |c 30 cm | ||
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| 500 | |a Includes index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a 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. | |
| 520 | |a 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. | ||
| 650 | 0 | |a Rainbows |v Juvenile nonfiction. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Rainbows |x Folklore |v Juvenile nonfiction. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Rainbows |x Mythology |v Juvenile nonfiction. | |
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