Picture Books
My Super Science Heroes
My Super Science Heroes is a picture book series for children ages 4-9. This series is designed to introduce children to science as it really is: an epic adventure complete with heroes, super powers and evil villains.
Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence
Sourcebooks (April 7, 2020)
Amazing Illustrator: Annalisa Beghelli
Brilliant science consultant: Micaela Crespo Quesada, PhD.
The first book in the My Super Science Heroes series, Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, uses a novel storytelling approach to bring this historical figure to life for readers, both young and old. Written and illustrated as a dynamic superhero story, this book introduces children to Marie Curie as an important scientist whose greatest achievement was not the discovery of radium and polonium, nor having earned two Nobel Prizes, but rather for her extraordinary power – the power of persistence.
Throughout her life, society and institutional limitations threatened to block Marie’s progress. Determined to become educated and successful, Marie Curie persisted. Marie’s unfailing persistence was a recurring theme and played a critical role in her success. In her super science hero story, this power plays an equally important role as Marie must rely on persistence during her ongoing battle with her arch nemesis, Mr. Opposition. In this way, Marie Curie represents an important role model for girls and boys who face their own version of Mr. Opposition.
Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence is unlike any other children’s book about historical figures, and it is sure to inspire countless young scientists (and non-scientists) as they develop their own super powers.
This book is published in partnership with the Marie Curie Alumni Association, a non profit global association dedicated to the promotion of research and curiosity, and to enhancing professional scientific collaboration. A portion of all sales go to support various MCAA initiatives.
Marie Curie Activity Kit
Experiment Guide
(40 pages of science fun!)
My Super Science Heroes
(shop, science experiments, interviews and more!)
Booklist
A fun, engaging take for kids who may not realize they’ve got the power to be science lovers.
Kirkus Reviews
This is a fact-filled, admiring examination!
Alan Turing and the Power of Curiosity
Sourcebooks, Jan 2021
Amazing Illustrator: Annalisa Beghelli
Brilliant science consultant: Micaela Crespo Quesada, PhD
The second book of the My Super Science Heroes series is an epic battle between Alan Turing and his minion, the elusive Miss Enigma.
Full of codes and puzzling questions, Alan Turing and the Power of Curiosity guides young readers through the life of this remarkable man as he flexes his super power to solve some of the most intriguing problems of his time (and in the process, lay the groundwork for artificial intelligence).
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My Super Science Heroes
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