Every once in a while, I'm happy to use this blog to throw my support behind a worthy project. And there's nothing like children's science books about women in science!
Check out the Kickstarter for Science Wide Open: Children's Books about Women in Science, and consider joining me in helping this amazing project come to fruition.
Science Wide Open: Children's Books about Women in Science
When children ask questions, their whole world becomes their experiment
Kids ask a LOT of questions. The inquisitive star of Science Wide Open is no different! Her questions about how the world works guide each unique story, while the resulting narrative teaches some of the fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
What is Science Wide Open
Science Wide Open is a children's book series. This is a series that... First, explains and teaches some basic concepts in chemistry, biology and physics in simple and memorable terms by using the natural questions and curiosity of a young child. Second, does so by highlighting some of the mind blowing scientific advancements made by women scientists throughout history. The current series consists of three books:
- Book One -- Women in Chemistry
- Book Two -- Women in Biology
- Book Three -- Women in Physics
Inside these books
Each book in the Science Wide Open series consists of more than 32 full color pages, featuring 4-5 female scientists of diverse time periods and backgrounds as well answering questions like:
- What is DNA?
- Why do things fall down?
- What is an Atom?
- What is a Cell?
The beautiful artwork is accurate to the history and science it represents. The text is fun to read and easy to understand, and there’s even a glossary for curious kids (and adults) who want to delve deeper into the science!
Instill a Sense of Wonder and Possibility
Science Wide Open makes science accessible for all. You don’t need a science background to enjoy these books, but you’ll still appreciate them if you do. The series weaves narration, history, and science together to celebrate the power of curiosity and resilience.
Why these stories matter
If asked for a list of famous women in science, most people would start and end with Marie Curie. The truth is that countless women have made astonishing contributions to science, but many of their stories have been obscured or downplayed.
This is not the future we want for our kids.
Science Wide Open...
- Engages readers in the amazing science behind how the world works in terms kids can understand and enjoy.
- Introduces female role models for aspiring young scientists of any gender.
- Shares inspirational stories of women who have changed the world through their scientific discoveries.
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Science and story time?! Yes!