By Peter Gallivan (author) , Robbie Cathro (illustrator)
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Uncover the unnamed heroes who contributed to some of our world's most important science.
Explore the hidden heroes that created the miraculous things we find all around us in this science book for children aged 7-9.
Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom? Well, wonder no more. This groundbreaking book covers all the lost contributors to the world's most important scientific discoveries.
This science book for children offers:
For curious children who have always wanted to know who it was that created coding, or how on earth the Egyptian Pyramids were built so long ago and yet still look brand new, The Royal Institution; the home of science, has all the answers.
The Royal Institution (Ri) is one of the world's most respected scientific bodies, dedicated to public education and engagement with science since 1799. Peter Gallivan currently works at King's College London. Prior to this, he was the Ri's Family Programme Manager, organising a diverse range of hands-on STEM-focused activities for families and young people, and proving his passion for sharing his science knowledge.
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Uncover the unnamed heroes who contributed to some of our world's most important science.Explore the hidden heroes that created the miraculous things we find all around us in this science book for children aged 7-9.Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Hidden Heroes of Science and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Hidden Heroes of Science features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, People / Places, Science, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Award
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Hidden Heroes of Science was written by Peter Gallivan and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
The Hidden Heroes of Science has 75 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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