Are There Rainbows in Space?: A Colorful Compendium of Seriously Cool Science - Couverture rigide

Kanani, Sheila

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0593889630 ISBN 13 : 9780593889633

Editeur : Penguin Workshop, 2025

Synopsis

What color is a polar bear under its fur? How do flamingos turn pink? What is a blue moon? Find the answers to all these fun questions and much more in this fact-filled adventure into the colorful world around us!

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. Bursting with incredible illustrations and some seriously cool science, this book is sure to dazzle both nature lovers and reluctant readers alike.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Workshop
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0593889630
• ISBN 13: 9780593889633
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Kay Liz
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible