Children tend to be naturally inquisitive, and one of their more frequent inquiries about why the sky is blue can often be answered with this simple fact: light scatters more strongly into blue wavelengths than other colors (red, orange, yellow, green, indigo and violet). But why does that occur, and why does the sky look…
No doubt about it: blue is an enchanting hue–think sky-blue hydrangeas, faded denim jeans and Provencal architecture–but learning French will help you express yourself more vividly when speaking about all the hues of blue. Keep in mind that French colors as adjectives usually adapt to match the gender and number of the noun they describe;…
Undoubtedly, the sight of a stunning blue sky is something to marvel at; but when your 3-5 year old asks why the sky is blue, it’s essential that they receive honest responses. Our planet boasts something the moon doesn’t: air. When light passes through our atmosphere it scatters, with blue wavelengths dispersing more widely than…
