Kid Scientists by David Stabler - ISBN: 9781683690740
Hardcover
Discover the childhoods of brilliant scientists, before they were famous!

Kid Scientists

True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

$35.05

  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    9 October 2018

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Summary

With the best elements of KID PRESIDENTS, KID ATHLETES, KID ARTISTS, and KID AUTHORS—colorful illustrations, kid-relatable subjects, and real stories of childhood conflict, comedy, and triumph—KID SCIENTISTS tells true tales from the childhoods of a wide range of the world’s most brilliant scientists before they were famous.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781683690740
ISBN-10:1683690745
Author:David Stabler, Anoosha Syed
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint:Quirk Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:9 October 2018
Weight:417g
Dimensions:210mm x 147mm x 18mm
Series:Kid Legends
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“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

#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

About The Author

David Stabler

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.

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