Scientists Like Me

Stories, Advice, and Inspiration from 25 Trailblazers with Experiments to Try at Home

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Pub Date Aug 05 2025 | Archive Date Aug 05 2025

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Perfect for science loving kids, this book offers engaging profiles of twenty-five diverse scientists in fields ranging from physics to medicine to programming, paired with hands-on activities that let young readers jump right into the work. 
 
From doctors and physicists, mathematicians and marine biologists, to AI experts and more, Scientists Like Me profiles a diverse collection of historic and contemporary scientists and encourages readers to discover their own scientific passions.
  • Learn about the scientists’ paths to their chosen professions and hear their words of advice for the next generation!
  • Delve into the many disciplines that exist in the scientific world and see what it takes to reach the top of these fields.
  • Don't just read about scientists—become one yourself by trying out more than a dozen hands-on activities!
Written in partnership with the Kamin Science Center, Scientists Like Me is the perfect book for any kid who loves observing and discovering. It’s for any adult hoping to invigorate a young person’s interest in science. Most of all, it’s for anyone who’s ever wondered about the incredible world around us, and wanted to find out more.
Perfect for science loving kids, this book offers engaging profiles of twenty-five diverse scientists in fields ranging from physics to medicine to programming, paired with hands-on activities that...

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ISBN 9781523516780
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 224

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