Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

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From the author who brought young readers KID ATHLETES, KID PRESIDENTS, KID ARTISTS, and KID AUTHORS comes KID SCIENTISTS, a lively look into the childhoods of the world's most brilliant scientists. Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, and 12 other brilliantscientists. Every greatscientiststarted out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world's most celebratedscientistshad regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school, and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms andsnails into her house. AndNeil deGrasse Tysonhad to start a dog-walkingbusiness to save up money to buy a telescope. KidScientiststells the stories of a diverse and inclusive group-also including Temple Grandin,Nikola Tesla, Ada Lovelace,Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, Rosalind Franklin,Sally Ride, Rachel Carson,George Washington Carver, and Vera Rubin-through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.

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#1 on the New York Journal of Books Notable Children's Books 2018 list
Finalist for the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

For your budding astrophysicist, inventor, doctor, environmentalist, or mathematician,Kid Scientistswill open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people.Terri Schlichenmeyer,TheBookworm Sez

This book is a great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.American Scientist Magazine

Most children should enjoy reading it, without noticing how much they are learning,as they internalize the idea that they, too, can grow up to be scientists.Science

Portraits of 16 bright lights in the scientific firmament, with particular focus on some of their lesser-known quirks and achievements...Worthy role models all.Kirkus Reviews

Lively and informative.Booklist

A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.New York Journal of Books

Kid Scientistsis filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.Geek Dad

I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star

Praise for the Kid Legends series:
Just like history class, only hilarious.Tim Federle, author ofBetter Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents

Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes

With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinneys The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Rene Russells The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents

A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greatsnot to mention all the reststarted out as children too.Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists

Impressively diverse.Booklist, on Kid Artists

Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horners impish cartoons.Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists

Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents.Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Authors

Author Bio

David Stabler is the authorofKid Presidents(Quirk,2014), Kid Athletes(Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017). He Lives in New York City. Anoosha Syedis an illustrator and characterdesigner for animation. She lives in Toronto.