Uumlber den AutorrnrnDr Sheila Kanani is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds, even though her feet are firmly on planet Earth. 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! However, please be aware that it uses a YouTube player and that you should check your school’s permissions to ensure that YouTube isn’t blocked.

We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue! The level of author Dr Kanani's knowledge is quite amazing and hugely varied; what the reader learns ranges from finding out that red was one of the first colours used in pre-historic art to learning why it is also the colour of a baboon's bottom!We sure do remember the recent NASA reports about the discovery of the water plumes on the Jovian moon? We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. As the most iconic and well-known children’s book brand in the UK today, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to tell the world’s favourite stories and for brilliant new debut talent and brands that connect with today’s young readers, from newborn up to twelve years old.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to and investigation of the phenomenon of colour and how each of the visible colours of the rainbow is created by light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach – though you will learn why the sea looks blue! We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Future ground-based and space observatories will tell us more about the orbits, structures and compositions of these exotic worlds!

Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes, while representing her place of work, the Royal Astronomical Society, which she adores. We’ll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach – though you will learn why the sea looks blue!

is a highly accessible, informative, and beautifully presented compendium, with illustrations by Liz Kay throughout. I loved the quick 'at a glance' paragraph at the start of each section detailing the wavelength of each of the colours quite simply. Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots.A fascinating, easy-to-read investigation that will answer so many questions our young scientists have. If you were registered for the newsletter, you will now receive the Puffin Schools newsletter, which is filled with all the latest information about accompanying resources and upcoming shows. Sometimes non-fiction is also a fantastic way to tempt a reluctant reader into sitting down with a book.

Each question is explained clearly, with lots of added information and ‘did you know’ sections to keep the reader engaged. Sheila enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating! The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have. This beautifully-designed, mixed media non-fiction book introduces young people to a selection of exceptional scientists, all of whom have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry or medicine. She was appointed MBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List for services to astronomy and diversity in physics.Of course, the book also answers its own title and you will find out if you can actually see rainbows in Space.