Rainbow and You
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0688156029 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From School Library Journal Grade 2-5-Through readable text and dazzling illustrations, the Krupps explore this meteorological phenomenon. Isaac Newton's experiments with prisms are included, but earlier experiments by Theodoric of Freiburg are not; nor are ghostly moonbows, rare fogbows, and ground-hugging dewbows. Using Roy G. . Still, this is a brilliantly rainbow-hued, tightly focused investigation of these seemingly miraculous spectacles that inspire wonder and delight in all who view them. The clear text gives clues to searching for rainbows and rainbow colors in unlikely places, and instructs readers to make scientific observations when they occur. As in The Big Dipper and You (Morrow, 1999) and The Moon and You (Macmillan, 1993), the highly pictorial format belies a scientifically oriented text. Biv (a leprechaunlike elf in yellow slicker, blue ove
Krupp is the Director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and an expert on ancient and prehistoric astronomy.Dr. That discovery gave me the courage to draw in front of huge audiences. I still take art and writing classes. Krupp and Robin Rector Krupp have worked together on The Comet and You (Macmillan), the first children's book to receive the American Institue of Physics Science-Writing
"A beautifully illustrated book!" according to A Customer. This book not only tells you everything that you might want to know about rainbows, but shows through amazing and interesting illustrations the rainbows many facets. A great way to get your child curious about the natural world. Also check out "The Big Dipper and You" also by the Krupps.. excellent choice Our kids loved this book. Explained really well the science of light defraction, with a nice history of other cultures beliefs on the history of rainbows. Even included the biblical perspective. An excellent book to use with a unit study on light and rainbows.. nice introduction to the science of the qualities of light All rainbow books seem to make one BIG mistake - there are not 6 or 8 or even 28 colors in a rainbow - there are infinite colors in a rainbow since at any point in the visible color sequence - the wave length and therefore color definition is unique. Wish this was covered more completely.
Krupp and artist Robin Rector Krupp combine fascinating facts with dazzling illustrations to reveal the secrets of the rainbow. Everyone knows rainbows look magical, but how do they work?You'll find out when you join the Rainbow Patrol. You'll go inside a raindrop to discover how light bends to create the rainbow's dazzling colors. Rainbow expert Roy G. Finally, you'll return home and learn how to make your own rainbow!You'll become a real rainbow expert as noted astronomer E.C. The creators of The Big Dipper and You bring their celestial know-how a little closer to earth in this entertaining introduction to our most colorful natural wonder.. Biv will guide you back in time to learn the importance of rainbows in ancient cultures