Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry, and physics!

Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrated a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important.

Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find:

- Features the stories of more than 50 scientists such as Isaac Newton both famous and lesser-known
- Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time
- Stories of scientists from all over the world specialising in different areas of science
- Engaging STEAM information inline with the national curriculum

The biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world's most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists such as physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, palaeontologist Mary Anning and lesser-known trailblazers such as Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science.

Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists' lives are brought to life through stunning watercolour illustrations and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries.

About the Author
Isabel Thomas is a science writer and children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards.


Book Information
ISBN 9780241484333
Author DK
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint DK Children
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 946g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 235mm * 19mm