Introduces young readers to the concept of rainbows and how they are caused by light and water in the sky.

"In this book, early readers will learn why the sky looks blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about the visible light spectrum and how sunlight reacts with particles in the air to affect the sky's color. A picture diagram shows how light waves scatter when they reach Earth's atmosphere, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sky and Earth's...

"Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and fireflies--these beautiful, and sometimes frightening, events that light up the sky might seem like magic. But there is a scientific explanation for each natural phenomenon. Find out the science behind the magic in this beautiful and enlightening nonfiction picture book"--Provided by the publisher.

This book introduces readers to the science behind rainbows. Students learn about the different wavelengths of light and the bending of light through prisms.