The Greatest Stuff on Earth
The amazing science of sunlight, smartphones, microphones, mushrooms & everything in-between
by Steve Tomecek
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Pub Date Mar 04 2025 | Archive Date Jan 30 2025
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Description
The amazing science of sunlight, smartphones, microphones, mushrooms and everything in-between.
Have you ever stopped to think about all the stuff you encounter every day? There’s the stuff you breathe, the stuff you eat, the stuff you wear, the stuff you read, the stuff you walk on, the stuff you ride in, the stuff your body is made of… plus water, trees, sunlight, soap, electricity, vaccines, smartphones, and so much more!
In The Greatest Stuff on Earth, Steve Tomecek and John Devolle show us how this stuff works, including the miracle of transforming energy into matter and matter into energy. Stars do it…and also internal combustion engines…and living things, including grass and bacteria and worms and cheetahs and even us humans.
With contagiously enthusiastic and chatty explanatory text, fast facts, and clever, stylish and sometimes funny photos, illustrations, and diagrams, this fantastically browsable book offers hundreds of entry points for knowledge-hungry kids.
Steve holds a degree in Geology and has 30 years’ experience educating children (and their teachers) about science in a super fun, friendly way – as a writer, a radio and television presenter, and a live performer. He’s the perfect person to introduce middle-grade kids to the inner workings of the material world.
Includes a glossary and index.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781804661420 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
J. K, Reviewer
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.
Steve Tomecek’s The Greatest Stuff on Earth is a delightful and enlightening journey through the everyday wonders that make up our world. Aimed at middle-grade readers, this book is a treasure trove of fascinating facts and engaging explanations that will captivate young minds and spark a lifelong interest in science.
The book covers a wide array of topics, from the fundamental building blocks of matter like atoms and elements to the more complex systems such as smartphones and ecosystems. Tomecek takes readers on a tour of the natural and technological marvels that surround us, explaining how sunlight powers life on Earth, how microphones capture sound, and even how mushrooms contribute to the environment.
Tomecek’s writing is both accessible and engaging, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand without ever talking down to his audience. His enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious, and his ability to explain intricate details in a clear and entertaining way is one of the book’s greatest strengths.
Tomecek encourages readers to look at the world around them with a sense of wonder and to ask questions about how things work.
This book is an excellent resource for young readers who are eager to learn more about science. It covers a broad range of topics in a way that is both comprehensive and easy to digest.
The Greatest Stuff on Earth is a must-read for curious kids and a fantastic addition to any young reader’s bookshelf. Steve Tomecek has created a book that is not only informative but also incredibly fun to read. Whether you’re a budding scientist or just someone who loves to learn new things, this book will leave you with a greater appreciation for the amazing world we live in.
