{"title":"Dean Robbins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eDean Robbins\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author who brings history to life for young readers. Known for his engaging narratives, Robbins specialises in creating children's books that inspire curiosity and wonder. His works are characterised by their compelling storytelling and their ability to make complex topics accessible and fascinating for young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Robbins’ standout creations is \u003cem\u003eMargaret and the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful picture book that tells the inspiring story of Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist whose work was crucial to the success of the Apollo moon missions. Through the rich illustrations and well-researched narrative, young readers are introduced to the remarkable achievements of real-life heroes who have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDean Robbins' books are perfect for children with an appetite for stories about science, history, and perseverance. Whether read aloud at bedtime or explored independently by eager young readers, his books fuel the imagination and provide both education and entertainment. Dive into Dean Robbins’ collection and discover stories that will captivate and educate, whilst celebrating the wonders of human achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"margaret-and-the-moon-by-dean-robbins-9780593902196","title":"Margaret and the Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaret and the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e is a picture book biography of Margaret Hamilton, the first female software engineer, whose code helped launch the Apollo missions! Perfect for STEAM curriculum and readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA true story from one of the Women of NASA!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using maths to solve problems in the outside world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, maths led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft's computer to solve any problems it might encounter. Apollo 8. Apollo 9. Apollo 10. Apollo 11. Without her code, none of those missions could have been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515299090668,"sku":"9780593902196","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12011753482399.jpg?v=1748902239"},{"product_id":"the-shape-of-things-by-dean-robbins-9780593479254","title":"The Shape of Things","description":"How did the first people explore the land they lived on? How did civilizations expand their boundaries and chart courses into new lands? Learn about the history of cartography across cultures in this ode to mapmaking through the ages.\n\nJoin history's first mapmakers as they explore the wonders of the world! In these pages, you'll find the tools ancient people used to depict their surroundings, methods different cartographers developed to survey new lands, and how we've arrived at modern mapmaking today. Above all else, the thread that runs throughout thousands of years of civilization is the spirit of exploration that helps us measure the shape of things around us, the world we all share.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996486029548,"sku":"9780593479254","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593479254.jpg?v=1763128403"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dean-robbins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}