By Dr Sheila Kanani (author) , Ellen Surrey (illustrator) Part of the This Book Will Make You series
"Inspiring hands-on exploration of 25 significant scientific discoveries."
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Following on from the award-winning, This Book Will Make you an Artist , and featuring the same illustrator’s distinctive and striking style, I can see this book having the same success. It’s a brilliant format for making a subject accessible and engaging.
Taking this time 25 amazing scientists and giving fascinating facts and detail about their life and how the discovery they are most renowned for came about, and then giving simple and safe instructions for young people to be able to undertake experiments which will demonstrate the discovery.
As the introduction says, ‘ this book will let you learn about science through doing it!’ The opening pages also give a very clear explanation of the scientific method, which moves forward by a continual process of trial and error. A failure can lead to a greater success, so resilience and perseverance is essential to being a scientist. It also outlines the basic science skills and equipment that will be needed and, of course, a valuable section on keeping safe.
The choice of scientists and the field of their enquiry covers a good range of historical periods, worldwide locations and a balance of genders. If there is a slight preponderance of space, astrophysics and astronomy related discoveries, that is to be expected from the passion of the expert author, Dr Shiela Kanani, planetary physicist, science presenter and school science teacher. I can see the book being very useful for fellow teachers who will want to utilise the excellent instructions for the fun experiments which are equally suited to the home or classroom environment.
A really attractive, entertaining and highly informative addition to any library or bookshelf.
Measure the speed of light like Albert Einstein! Train to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison! Communicate with chimpanzees like Jane Goodall! This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific ideas inspired by ground-breaking scientists through history!
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Discover 25 of the world's most incredible scientists in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step science experiments that are easy to try at home. From making your own volcano and extracting DNA from a strawberry to exploring electricity, evolution and gravity, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring scientists everywhere!
List of scientists featured: Tapputi-Belatekallim, Archimedes, Kamal al-Din al-Farisi, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Caroline Herschel, James Jay, Charles Darwin, Mary Anning, Nikola Tesla, S.P.L S�resnen, Yn�s Mexia, Albert Einstein, Alexander Fleming, Alice Ball, Dorothy Hodgkin, Rosalind Franklin, Marie Maynard Daly, Eugene Merle Shoemaker, Jane Goodall, Katia Krafft, Christine Darden, Stephen Hawking, Mae Jemison and Ritu Karidhal.
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Dr Sheila Kanan i is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds even when her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13, and her passion sky-rocketed from there. She has a PhD in planetary science and her favourite planet is Saturn. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes.
Outside of astronomy, Sheila loves to play hockey and the saxophone, enjoys listening to records and dancing like no one is watching with her husband and sons, and curling up on the sofa with an excellent book and her six-fingered cat. Sheila's love of writing began when she was nine and she started a daily journal, which she has kept (mostly) up to date ever since!
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed This Book Will Make You a Scientist and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
This Book Will Make You a Scientist features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, General Knowledge & Trivia, People / Places, Activity and Puzzle Books, Science, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games
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This Book Will Make You a Scientist was written by Dr Sheila Kanani and published by Nosy Crow
This Book Will Make You a Scientist has 61 pages
Yes it is part of This Book Will Make You series
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