Can You Get Rainbows in Space?: A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science

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Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13 and her passion sky-rocketed from there. Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a British astronomer and is the Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer at the Royal Astronomical Society and is dedicated to improving the representation of girls and women in physics. Each colour of the rainbow has its own section with pages and pages focused on the science, history, cultural meaning , natural occurrences and use of the colour throughout time.

I loved the quick 'at a glance' paragraph at the start of each section detailing the wavelength of each of the colours quite simply. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. Established in 2004, CI's mission is to simplify the process of sourcing artists by offering commissioners a highly comprehensive and inspirational directory of portfolios.

The science of how our brains and eyes work together to see different shades is so clearly and concisely explained. Can You Get Rainbows in Space is a stunning kaleidoscope beaming out a huge range of science topics, from astronomy to zoology, expertly stitched together by the threads of colours! Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and how the language we use shapes the colours we see . Each section is based on a colour of the rainbow (plus some added extras ‘beyond the rainbow’ such as black, white and fluorescent colours) and, after an introduction to that colour, asks five colour-based questions. The penultimate chapter answers the question in the book’s title, ‘So, Can You Get Rainbows in Space?

Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. She also dives further into space exploration with her book How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs , with her latest release Can You Get Jellyfish in Space? Since publishing a series of non-fiction in 1940, Puffin has grown to become one of the most iconic children's entertainment brands in the world.

Sometimes non-fiction is also a fantastic way to tempt a reluctant reader into sitting down with a book. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this is a visual feast of a book which uses a rainbow to guide you through a universe of amazing scientific facts comparable to Bill Bryson's A Really Short History of Nearly Everything. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. Beautifully and brightly coloured throughout by illustrator Liz Kay, this irresistible book is a cornucopia of fascinating information.

Full of entertaining and memorable well – explained facts presented in well designed pages – loads of fun for children who like to know about their world. Lavishly illustrated, this book shows us there's so much to find out about our colourful world and how we see it. Career Case Study: Dr Sheila Kanani is an inspiring interview with the author which many students would find fascinating. Puffin has produced an excellent non-fiction volume which young people will not be able to put down. We’ve re-named Puffin Virtually Live so that it’s easier for new teachers to discover it as part of Puffin Schools and to acknowledge that the show now premieres on show day, rather than being streamed live.

One final fascinating fact for you from a book that is overflowing with them: overripe bananas glow indigo under ultraviolet light so maybe you should get one to check the state of your bananas? The chapters that follow are divided according to the colours of the rainbow, starting with red of course. Polly Crosby tells ReadingZone about her novel, This Tale is Forbidden (Scholastic), a fractured fairy tale set in a dystopian world. Our mission is to inspire children to feel they can be and do anything, and to create readers for life.

Before that she spent 25 years teaching in Essex where she worked as a teacher and part of the Essex School Improvement Team as a Literacy Consultant; before finally becoming Headteacher of a Primary School.Author and planetary physicist Sheila Kanani is also an experienced educator, her scientific knowledge and presenting skills shine through the book. Ada Lovelace Day is dependent on the generosity of its partners, volunteers and supporters for survival.