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Book SynopsisThe series that includes Kid Athletes, Kid Artists, and Kid Authors now chronicles the lives of Kid Scientists! Here are true tales from the childhoods of the world s most brilliant scientists. Did you know: Jane Goodall had a stuffed chimpanzee called Jubilee. As a child she loved animals so much she was constantly bringing them inside- including worms and snails! Stephen Hawking hated school and spent his free time assembling model airplanes, inventing board games, even building his own computer. Neil DeGrasse Tyson ran a dog-walking business after school to save money to buy a telescope. This diverse and inclusive cast includes Marie Curie, Benjamin Franklin, Sally Ride, Albert Einstein, Katherine Johnson, Nikola Tesla, and many more.
Trade Review#1 on the New York Journal of Books Notable Children's Books 2018 list
Finalist for the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
“For your budding astrophysicist, inventor, doctor, environmentalist, or mathematician,
Kid Scientists will open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people.”— Terri Schlichenmeyer,
The Bookworm Sez
“This book is a great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”
—American Scientist Magazine
“Most children should enjoy reading it, without noticing how much they are learning, as they internalize the idea that they, too, can grow up to be scientists.”
—Science
“Portraits of 16 bright lights in the scientific firmament, with particular focus on some of their lesser-known quirks and achievements...Worthy role models all.”—
Kirkus Reviews“Lively and informative.”—
Booklist
“A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.”—
New York Journal of Books “
Kid Scientists is filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—
Geek Dad
“I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—
Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of
Better Nate Than Ever, on
Kid Presidents “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—
Booklist, starred review
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Kid Athletes“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s
The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—
School Library Journal, on
Kid Presidents “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—
Kirkus Reviews, on
Kid Artists“Impressively diverse.”—
Booklist, on
Kid Artists “Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner’s impish cartoons.”—
Publishers Weekly, on
Kid Artists “Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents.”—
Kirkus Reviews, on
Kid Authors
