Anne Rooney

Gebundenes Buch

The Story of Science

Radical Ideas and Extraordinary Discoveries

Illustrator: Zamudio, Paula

Beschreibung

Take a fascinating journey through the history of science with this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback guide for curious young readers. The Story of Science explores the development of scientific thought in both East and West from antiquity to the modern day: from the ancient Mediterranean world to the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; from the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe, the Space Race, and the development of the Covid-19 vaccine in 2020. Perfect for curious kids aged 8+. Young readers can uncover the incredible history of science in this vibrantly illustrated hardback guide, written by award-winning author Anne Rooney. From Ancient Egyptian medicine to green energy of the 21st century, The Story of Science covers extraordinary discoveries and the trailblazing scientists who changed the world. Children can learn about the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe; the Space Race in the 1960s and much more. They will be introduced to Hippocrates, Marie Curie, Alexander Fleming and Albert Einstein, among others, and learn about the scientific principles behind their remarkable discoveries.

Autor

Anne Rooney is an award-winning author who writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge and has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newham College, Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages. Paula Zamudio is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcturus Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 285mm x 232mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 821g
• ISBN-13: 9781398831056
• ISBN-10: 1398831050
• Artikelnr.: 67442726