Over the Rainbow: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows - Hardcover

Davis, Rachael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1838748571 ISBN 13: 9781838748579

Verlag: Flying Eye Books, 2023

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Covering the science, their various beautiful forms in nature, other amazing light forms and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists or just lovers of all things rainbow.

“A beautiful book that captures the science, history and cultural significance of rainbows. This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about one of nature's most beautiful optical illusions!”
—Rachel Ignotofsky, creator of Women in Science


There’s nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colorful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there’s so much to learn from them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance and pride, find out more about these natural wonders in this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide.

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Rachael Davis studied Mathematics at Oxford University and then went to work in Finance. When her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Rachael decided life was too short not to do what you love. She left her job, did a masters in English Literature at Surrey University, became a full-time writer, and has never looked back. Her first picture
book, I am NOT a Prince!, will be published by Hachette early in 2022. Rachael lives in Hampshire with her husband and two young daughters.

Wenjia Tang is a Chinese-born freelance illustrator graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2017. After living and working in NYC for a few years, she returned to China in 2020 and resides in Nanjing. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts
and 3x3 Magazine etc. Some of her clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Airbnb, and DK.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Flying Eye Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1838748571
• ISBN 13: 9781838748579
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Zeichner: Tang Wenjia
• Anzahl der Seiten: 60
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Deutschland