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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This book starts with the biggest thing in existence and ends with the smallest! From the Big Bang and the Universe, through planet Earth to the human body and on to the building blocks of everything, this is an entertaining journey through science – not just as knowledge, but also as a way of thinking. The text is engaging and enthusiastic, full of interesting information that is perfectly pitched. There are also simple experiments at the end of each section that encourage children to Be A Scientist by presenting simple experiments they can do to enforce the information they have read. The illustrations by Linda Fährlin enhance the text and maximise learning through fun and colour. Good for mid-to-upper primary readers. Lindy
Luke O'Neill is Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin. He has a PhD in Pharmacology (the science of medicines) and hopes that his research might lead to new treatments for inflammatory diseases. Linda Fährlin is a visual artist with extensive experience developing artworks and illustrations. Originally from Stockholm, she worked in Australia for many years. Linda often draws inspiration from science and believes that art and science can both change the way we see the world.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This book starts with the biggest thing in existence and ends with the smallest! From the Big Bang and the Universe, through planet Earth to the human body and on to the building blocks of everything, this is an entertaining journey through science – not just as knowledge, but also as a way of thinking. The text is engaging and enthusiastic, full of interesting information that is perfectly pitched. There are also simple experiments at the end of each section that encourage children to Be A Scientist by presenting simple experiments they can do to enforce the information they have read. The illustrations by Linda Fährlin enhance the text and maximise learning through fun and colour. Good for mid-to-upper primary readers. Lindy
""Full of fabulous facts, detailed graphic style images in full colour, tables and diagrams, this treasure trove of information will engage those competent readers that love science and want to explore further."" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus * ""This book specifically written for the Australian and New Zealand market, and addressed directly at the reader, they will realise that they too can think like a scientist and start to make sense of their world."" -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf * ""This is another encyclopedic style book which is so beautifully presented that it’s a pleasure to peruse."" -- Sue Warren * Just So Stories *
