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Atom

The Building Block of the Universe
By David Miles
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In Atom by David Miles, young readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the miniature world of atoms and molecules. The story combines elements of science and imagination, aiming to unravel the wonders of the smallest building blocks of our universe in an engaging and accessible way for children. Through colourful illustrations and a captivating narrative, it seeks to spark curiosity about the intricacies of both nature and science.
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You might enjoy this book if you are excited to introduce young readers to the wonders of atoms and basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way. Filled with vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, it’s perfect for sparking curiosity in children about the building blocks of the universe.

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Meet the atom: the building block of the universe! In this boldly illustrated book for beginners, young kids will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how everything fits together to build the world they love. Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much more!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Meet the atom: the building block of the universe! In this boldly illustrated book for beginners, young kids will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how everything fits together to build the world they love.

Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much more! A stunning teaching aid that's as beautiful as it is educational.

Atom by David Miles is the perfect introduction for young learners to dive into the fascinating world of science.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781638191001

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Bushel & Peck Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 86

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About the Author

David Miles is an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of over 40 books, including ?The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence, Book, The Interactive Constitution, Allegro, Unicorn and Horse, and other titles. He has worked as a designer, illustrator, and creative director, and he now runs Bushel & Peck Books with his wife, Stephanie. He's been named a CYBILS Award Finalist, Publishers Weekly Star Watch Nominee, Trvst Changemaker, New York Book Show Award Winner, and Bill Fisher Award Finalist, among other accolades. He lives in Fresno, California, with his family.

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