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Are there rainbows in space? a colorful compendium of seriously cool science

"The science of colors is hard at work all the time--from ultraviolet light to the baby blue tint of the sky. Readers will learn tons of interesting scientific facts about color and its whys and hows--like why blood is red, how hippos keep cool, and how some animals can change color to hide from pre...

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Main Author: Kanani, Sheila (Author)
Other Authors: Kay, Liz (illustrators.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025.
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Colors > Juvenile nonfiction.
Space sciences > Juvenile nonfiction.
Color > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:"The science of colors is hard at work all the time--from ultraviolet light to the baby blue tint of the sky. Readers will learn tons of interesting scientific facts about color and its whys and hows--like why blood is red, how hippos keep cool, and how some animals can change color to hide from predators."--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"First published in the United Kingdom by Puffin Books, 2023"--Page facing title page.
Physical Description:123 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN:9780593889633
0593889630
Author Notes:Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator and author, with a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. She regularly acts as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is an advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. Sheila runs her company Her Place For Space from home, and enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating!). Her favourite planet is Saturn.

Liz Kay's illustrations can be found everywhere from maps to magazines to murals. When she's not busy doodling, she enjoys outdoor adventures of her own, including hiking, biking, and tennis.

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