Status
Available
Local notes
940.1 Kra
Collection
Publication
W H Freeman & Co (Sd) (1995), 32 pages
Description
Theodoric of Freiberg, a Dominican friar of the early fourteenth century, discovers how sunlight and drops of water make rainbows.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.5 x 0.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MarthaL
A picture book for older students that informs on the rainbow. In the 1300's there was much superstition about rainbows, but that not did not stop the curious monk who was determined to find out all he could about these colorful images. Although his fellow friars are critical of the time he spends
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in scientific investigation rather than prayer, Theodoric pursues his reading of the ancient greeks and own experiments on the subject of rainbows. A picture storybook to read aloud to upper elementary especially when a scientific or educational motivation theme is wanted. Show Less
LibraryThing member momma2
This was more of a series of facts with illustrations than a story or living book. More of a science book than history. Informative but not terribly engaging.
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Pages
32