Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

ISBN-13: 9781683690740 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 208 str.

David Stabler; Anoosha Syed

Opis

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.

Recenzje

#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 Scientists will open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people.  Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm 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 Scientists is 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 of Better 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 Kinney s The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell s The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned. School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents
 
A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started 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 Horner s impish cartoons. Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists
 
Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents. Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Authors

O autorze

David Stabler is the author of Kid Presidents (Quirk, 2014), Kid Athletes (Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017). He Lives in New York City.

Anoosha Syed is an illustrator and character designer for animation. She lives in Toronto.