Sheila Kanani Libri

Rosa Parks, renowned for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus, ignited a significant change in the civil rights movement. Growing up in Alabama, she experienced the harsh realities of racism from an early age. This book explores her journey to becoming the remarkable activist we recognize today, featuring real-life stories, timelines, and facts that vividly illuminate her extraordinary life and contributions to social justice.

Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light? You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. 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!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and how the language we use shapes the colours we see . . . And you'll even be taught by a real astronomer, Dr Sheila Kanani, exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.

You've probably heard of dogs in space. Maybe even chimpanzees. But jellyfish? Almost certainly not!Join Dr Sheila Kanani in this special World Book Day adventure, as she discovers a weird and wonderful cast of animals who have travelled into space, from Ham the chimpanzee to Félicette the cat, and the 60,000 jellyfish who have orbited the Earth (did you know you can also get jellyfish-shaped galaxies?). You'll meet the microscopic creatures that can survive in the vacuum of space, and wonder – could aliens really exist?This fantastical journey into the wild and surprising realms of space weaves together astronomy, physics and biology, and is sure to inspire space-obsessed and animal-loving kids everywhere.

Engaging young readers, this book takes them on a captivating journey through sound and space science. Dr. Sheila Kanani introduces fascinating facts, such as how sound travels faster underwater and the unique ways animals perceive sound. The exploration includes everyday sound technology, natural phenomena like thunder and earthquakes, and the mysteries of sound in outer space, including the possibility of music on the moon. Enhanced by vibrant illustrations from Liz Kay, this educational adventure is designed to inspire curiosity in children aged 7 and up.