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Robert Winston: The Story of Science: How Science and Technology Changed the World

Robert Winston: The Story of Science: How Science and Technology Changed the World

Current price: $24.99
Publication Date: December 12th, 2023
Publisher:
DK Children
ISBN:
9780744062595
Pages:
160
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Description

Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history in this fact-packed science book.

Delve into the stories of history’s most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world in this science book for kids aged 7-9.

Robert Winston’s The Story of Science will teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.

This fascinating science book for children offers:

- Expertly written and accessible text by Robert Winston for children of the appropriate age to understand and enjoy even trickier concepts.
- An exploration of  each invention’s past, present, and future development that is explored for a thorough and modern look at the role of science, technology and design in our everyday lives.
- The answers to some of the most fascinating queries on the history of our world; piquing children’s curiosities and sparking interest.

From the creation of dynamite and the world’s first printer, to magical medicine and the discovery of soap; science really is the pioneering study that has the power to change everything! This book of amazing scientific concepts and discoveries covers a wide range of topics to inspire the next generation of young minds.

About the Author

Lord Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. Robert is one of a kind—a world-renowned scientist, TV host, and writer, who has combined groundbreaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas and understanding to the public. He has used his expertise to contribute towards numerous DK books including Inventors (2020), Ask a Scientist (2019), The STEAM Team (2018), Home Lab (2016), and Utterly Amazing Human Body (2015).