By Dr Frances Durkin (author) , The Boy Fitz Hammond (illustrator) Part of the Discoveries and Inventions series
"This lively, illustrated run-down through thirteen major scientific discoveries is set to spark an interest in STEM subjects"
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Part of the innovatively educational Discoveries and Inventions series that sets out to explain the who, where, why and how of STEM disciplines, Frances Durkin’s What’s Science? is fact-filled non-fiction at its freshest.
Through focussing on thirteen seminal scientific discoveries that transformed the world as we knew it — often in unforeseen ways — it’s a lively fusion of narrative and science, illustrated and designed in a manner that maximises engagement.
Covering the discovery of the likes of fire, gravity, DNA and atomic energy, plus the big bang, immunisation, evolution and radiation, readers will come away with insights into how each discovery was made, and its impact on humanity and the world. What’s more, each entry has a “take it further” suggestion that will spark off-the-page exploration. As such, it’s great for the classroom, and at home.
Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical scientific discoveries.
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From the explosion at the start of the universe to atomic energy and the impact of immunisation, discover the people and places behind 13 major science breakthroughs that changed the world.
You’ll read about what motivated them, why they did what they did, when they did it … and with whom!
There is a glossary at the back of the book plus a ‘take it further’ activity on each page. Discover the human side of STEM!
Frances Durkin is a historian, writer and mum who grew up in a large, history-loving family. A regular contributor to Aquila magazine on all sorts of historical and STEM subjects for children and co-creator of the Histronauts, Frances runs workshops at museums and bookshops and has written for the Tate. Frances lives in Buckinghamshire, UK, with her young family.
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Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical scientific discoveries. From the explosion at the start of the universe to atomic energy and the impact of immunisation, discover the people and places behind 13 major science breakthroughs that changed the world.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What's Science? and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
What's Science? features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Science, Space, The Natural World, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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What's Science? was written by Dr Frances Durkin and published by b small publishing limited
What's Science? has 31 pages
Yes it is part of Discoveries and Inventions series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
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