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Let's Make a Rainbow!: Seeing the Science of Light Refraction with Optical Physics
Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids! Rainbows are beautiful! As Red Kangaroo admires one arching across the sky, she wonders where rainbows come from―luckily, Dr. Chris has the answer! With just two ingredients and three simple steps, Red Kangaroo learns all about the science behind these wonderful, colorful sights! Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to light refraction and optical physics in this installment of his new Everyday Science Academy series. Written by an expert, with real-world and practical examples, young readers will have a firm grasp of scientific and mathematical concepts to help answer many of their "why" questions. Perfect for elementary-aged children and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published June 1, 2020
About the author
Chris Ferrie
143 books408 followersI am Chris Ferrie, father of four and happy husband. My day job is academic research where I follow my curiosity through the word of quantum physics. My passion for communicating science has led from the most esoteric topics of mathematical physics to more recently writing children’s books.
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July 19, 2020
3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
I love accessible science! This book does a great job of explaining light science for a young audience and this will be a great book for a teacher to share at the beginning of a science unit. I don't love the frame story with the red kangaroo because it seems forced, like it is trying too hard to be a fun book that kids would pick up on their own, when really it is more a great book for teachers to use. Will definitely add to my collection and recommend to primary teachers.
*Thank to you Edelweiss+ and publisher for a digital copy. All opinions are my own.*
I love accessible science! This book does a great job of explaining light science for a young audience and this will be a great book for a teacher to share at the beginning of a science unit. I don't love the frame story with the red kangaroo because it seems forced, like it is trying too hard to be a fun book that kids would pick up on their own, when really it is more a great book for teachers to use. Will definitely add to my collection and recommend to primary teachers.
*Thank to you Edelweiss+ and publisher for a digital copy. All opinions are my own.*
March 10, 2024
Terminology seems to be at a grade level inconsistent with the artwork and tone
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