Children's Book "Big Ideas from Science" – HB | The School of Life
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THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
From the Bronze Age to the microscope — and what science teaches us about how to live.
Big Ideas from Science is a children's book by The School of Life — hardback, 168 pages, 24.6 × 18.0 cm. For children aged 9 and up. The book introduces the most influential scientists in history and explains how their discoveries changed the way we live — from the discovery of bronze to the invention of the microscope. With engaging facts and playful illustrations. The gift for curious children, young scientists and everyone who wants to get to the bottom of the big questions.
The gift for young big thinkers
How did bronze come to be discovered? What did the invention of the microscope change? And what does science have to do with becoming a better person? Big Ideas from Science answers these questions — showing children aged 9 and up that the history of science is not just laboratory experiments, but people with extraordinary ideas. With engaging facts and playful illustrations that spark curiosity and nurture the natural instinct to explore. As a birthday or Christmas gift for children who want to understand how the world works.
Part of the Big Ideas series
Big Ideas from Science is the fourth volume in The School of Life's bestselling Big Ideas series — a collection of books designed to help children reflect on life's most important questions. Philosophy, history, literature and now science: each volume is a calm, intelligent companion on the journey to understand the world — and oneself.
Product details
| Publisher | The School of Life |
| Title | Big Ideas from Science |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Pages | 168 |
| Format | 24.6 × 18.0 cm |
| Recommended age | Ages 9+ |
| Language | English |
| Series | Big Ideas (volume 4) |
| EAN | 9781916753129 |
Frequently asked questions
What makes Big Ideas from Science special?
The book connects the history of science with life's big questions — how to become a wiser person, a better friend. It shows children that science is not only about producing facts, but about understanding who we are and how we want to live together.
From what age is the book suitable?
Big Ideas from Science is designed for children aged 9 and up. The engaging facts and playful illustrations make it accessible and entertaining without oversimplifying.
Which scientists and discoveries are covered?
The book spans from early human discoveries like bronze through milestones like the invention of the microscope to more recent scientific breakthroughs — focused on people and their ideas, not just formulas and data.
What language is the book in?
Big Ideas from Science is published in English.
Does the book belong to a series?
Yes — it is the fourth volume in The School of Life's Big Ideas series, following titles on philosophy, history and literature. Each volume can be read independently.
Big Ideas from Science — children's book by The School of Life. Hardback, 168 pages, ages 9+. Science history that inspires children to ask the big questions.
What makes Big Ideas from Science special?
The book connects the history of science with life's big questions — how to become a wiser person, a better friend. It shows children that science is not only about producing facts, but about understanding who we are and how we want to live together.
From what age is the book suitable?
Big Ideas from Science is designed for children aged 9 and up. The engaging facts and playful illustrations make it accessible and entertaining without oversimplifying.
Which scientists and discoveries are covered?
The book spans from early human discoveries like bronze through milestones like the invention of the microscope to more recent scientific breakthroughs — focused on people and their ideas, not just formulas and data.
What language is the book in?
Big Ideas from Science is published in English.
Does the book belong to a series?
Yes — it is the fourth volume in The School of Life's Big Ideas series, following titles on philosophy, history and literature. Each volume can be read independently.
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