Science (Small Great Gestures)

Name: Science (Small Great Gestures)
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780749027032
Price: 27.99 NZD
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Extraordinary discoveries, inspirational people

By Francisco Llorca

Series: Small Great Gestures

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Science (Small Great Gestures) by Francisco Llorca introduces young readers to the wonders of science through engaging stories and colourful illustrations. This children's book explores various scientific concepts across physics, chemistry, and biology, presenting them in an accessible way that sparks curiosity. It aims to encourage children to see the everyday marvels of science around them.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're interested in introducing young readers to the wonders of science through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations. It offers a delightful exploration of scientific concepts in an accessible way, making it perfect for curious minds eager to learn and discover the small gestures that impact our world.

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Fun and informative, Science (Small Great Gestures) provides children with a great introduction to the world of science.

Description

Following the success of Little People, Big Dreams, the new Small Great Gestures series expands on those books to look at people who made their mark in one key area of life.

Science looks at the inspiring lives and outstanding achievements of twelve scientists from the 17th century to the present day. Peppered with fascinating stories about key discoveries such as penicillin (Alexander Fleming) and DNA (Rosalind Franklin), and groundbreaking figures like Ada Lovelace and Stephen Hawking, this is a wonderful way to learn about major developments which changed the world.

Fun and informative, Science (Small Great Gestures) provides children with a great introduction to the world of science.

Series: Small Great Gestures

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Science (Small Great Gestures)

Following the success of Little People, Big Dreams, the new Small Great Gestures series expands on those books to look at people who made their mark in one key area of life. Science looks at the inspiring lives and outstanding achievements of twelve scientists from the 17th century to the present day. Peppered with fascinating stories about key discoveries such...

By Francisco Llorca

Hardback

$27⁹⁹

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Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749027032

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Contributors:

Illustrated by Iker Ayestaran

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 34

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Francisco Llorca Series: Small Great Gestures

About the Author

Francisco Llorca is a historian, book seller and story teller. He lives in Barcelona where he continues to try and infect his enthusiasm for books on everybody around him.

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