Kid Scientists - (Kid Legends) by David Stabler (Hardcover)

About the Book

From Benjamin Franklin to Marie Curie to Neil deGrasse Tyson, this latest installment in the Kid Legends series takes a lively look into the childhoods of some of the world's most brilliant scientists. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, and 12 other brilliant scientists.

In this funny and informative collection, bestselling author David Stabler brings the childhoods of sixteen scientific trailblazers to life through stories and vibrant illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Instead of focusing only on groundbreaking discoveries, these engaging biographies show how creativity, perseverance, imagination, and a willingness to ask questions helped shape some of history's greatest minds.

An inspiring introduction to the people behind the discoveries that changed our world, these real-life stories transform STEM history into entertaining nonfiction that encourages children to embrace curiosity, overcome challenges, and believe that extraordinary achievements often begin with ordinary childhood moments.

• Features the childhoods of 16 world-changing scientists like Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Sally Ride, Stephen Hawking, and more
• Full-color illustrations and humorous yet informative content makes science history engaging and accessible
• Builds confidence and encourages perseverance, creativity, and critical thinking
• Perfect gift for young readers as a summer reading or screen-free activity

Discover the childhoods behind history's greatest discoveries and celebrate how curiosity can change the world.

Review Quotes

#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, on 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

About the Author

David Stabler is the author of Kid Presidents (Quirk, 2014), Kid Athletes (Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017). He Lives in New York City.

Anoosha Syed is an illustrator and character designer for animation. She lives in Toronto.