Science and Me: Inspired by the Discoveries of Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Science and Me: Inspired by the Discoveries of Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
By (Author) Ali Winter
Illustrated by Mickal El Fathi
Lantana Publishing
Lantana Publishing
1st April 2021
1st April 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
509.22
Winner of A BookTrust Book of the Month 2021.
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Description
Age range 6 to 9
An illustrated celebration of Nobel Prize Laureates in Science throughout the 20th and 21st centuries
Discover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day, among them Marie Curie, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and Donna Strickland. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.
Reviews
This beautifully presented book invites young readers to consider the values of science and how it carries the potential to change the world for the better.
-Mat Tobin, children's book reviewer
Rich material for readers seeking scientific role models who made differences both in and beyond the lab
-Kirkus Reviews
Winter and El Fathi give a satisfying flavor of the work that guided scientific and moral compasses, while highlighting aspects of the scientists personal histories
-The New York Times
Author Bio
Ali Winter, author of Amnesty International-endorsed Peace and Me, is an experienced anthologist and nonfiction writer who has published internationally and is passionate about seeking out lesser-told stories from around the world. Micka l El Fathi is an acclaimed French-Moroccan children's book illustrator. A former computer graphic designer and 3-D director, he now lives in France and helps children travel the world through his illustrations.
