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Author: John Naylor Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3031239083 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
Rainbows have been a source of fascination since time immemorial. They have been the subject of myth and superstition, an inspiration to poets, a challenge to painters, the object of intense scientific interest and a touchstone for ideas about the nature of light and colour. Above all, the rainbow has been the embodiment of wonder from the earliest times to the present day. Beginning with the circumstances in which you are likely to see a rainbow and descriptions of its salient features, this book recounts and explains the myths and superstitions about rainbows, and describes how poets, painters and, above all, leading scientists in every age have sought to discover and understand the rainbow’s secrets. Readers with a love of nature and art and an interest in the history of science will enjoy this attractive and informative book.
Author: John Naylor Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3031239083 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
Rainbows have been a source of fascination since time immemorial. They have been the subject of myth and superstition, an inspiration to poets, a challenge to painters, the object of intense scientific interest and a touchstone for ideas about the nature of light and colour. Above all, the rainbow has been the embodiment of wonder from the earliest times to the present day. Beginning with the circumstances in which you are likely to see a rainbow and descriptions of its salient features, this book recounts and explains the myths and superstitions about rainbows, and describes how poets, painters and, above all, leading scientists in every age have sought to discover and understand the rainbow’s secrets. Readers with a love of nature and art and an interest in the history of science will enjoy this attractive and informative book.
Author: Margaret Sutton Publisher: Judy Bolton Mysteries (Paperba ISBN: 9781429090377 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
Author: Jack Litsch Publisher: ISBN: 9781501089817 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Winter is finally over, and those sisters Grace and Olivia are happy to be playing outside in the fresh warm air. But when their parents climb a rainbow and become trapped above the clouds, the girls know they have to spring into action. They must find a way to free their parents, and answer the riddle of the clouds....or risk losing them forever.
Author: Sharalee Marie Shepherd Washington II Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1493180436 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 49
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I have been a child of the most high with a bottle in my mouth from a baby I always believed in a creator I love the museum I love reading for long hours I have been to many schools in my life. I love being around family and friends and most of all I love the creator from above he gave me this as a gift. I go to Mount Zion of Oakwood village under Bishop Larry L. Macon and wife residing pastor Mount Zion One in Oak wood village OH.
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Three children, banished by the Night Fairy to a deserted island for frequent fighting with their siblings, must find their way back home using their wits. Their adventures include a voyage onboard a one-of-a-kind ship, where they get stuck in the timeline; fight pirates; and meet a multitude of leprechauns, a fire-spewing dragon, a knight astride a lion, and the Night Fairy herself.
Author: Mark Pierce Publisher: Good Year Books ISBN: 1596473312 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 128
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A seasoned storyteller helps teachers use stories to capture students' attention and expose them to 13 folk and fairy tales from around the world. The guide addresses everything a beginner needs to know, including how to warm up the audience, start and end a story, and assure audience involvement. Follow-up activities for each tale incorporate subjects such as creative writing, art, drama, math, science, geography, and history. Grades K-5. Suggested resources. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 117 pages.
Author: Arthur W. Hoffmann Ed.D. Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1532059515 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
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This is a fascinating adventure story about a little girl named Kim; her brother, Steve; and Teddy Blue Bear, their shaggy dog. A wild chase after a runaway soccer ball leads them to the discovery of the mythical Blue Kingdom located at the South Pole. It turns out that the Blue King is the cousin of Saint Nicholas, who, as we all know, resides at the North Pole. The Blue King and Santa Claus communicate via C-mail (sea mail) with secret messages. The heroine, Kim, answers a mysterious riddle that results in the establishment of a humanitarian mission to promote friendship, understanding, and niceness among all children (and grown-ups) throughout the world. Ambassadors of FUN will be dispatched throughout the globe to promote FUN and to identify all nice children who have contributed to the betterment of mankind. These nice children (and worthy adults) will receive a special blue gift that will be delivered by Santa during the holiday season. Wonderfully illustrated by artist Lynn Morgan, the book captures the adventure of this fanciful tale that takes the reader/listener on a journey to the mythical Blue Kingdom.
Author: John Naylor
Author: John Naylor
Author: Mike Thaler
Author: Lenora Rodriquez
Author: Margaret Sutton
Author: Margaret Sutton
Author: Jack Litsch
Author: Sharalee Marie Shepherd Washington II
Author: GV Rama Rao
Author: Mark Pierce
Author: Arthur W. Hoffmann Ed.D.