The Story Of Science

The Story of Science invites curious readers on a fascinating journey through the history of science, a beautifully illustrated, full-color guide spanning from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This cross-cultural exploration follows ideas as they travel east and west—from the ancient Mediterranean world to the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press, through the Scientific Revolution, the Space Race, and the Covid-19 vaccine in 2020. Perfect for readers aged 9–12 who love big ideas and vivid pictures, this book feels adventurous, educational, and inspiring. Written as a lively narrative, The Story of Science blends engaging storytelling with clear, accessible explanations. Each page pairs lush illustrations with bite-sized facts, timelines, and sidebars that make connections between discoveries and everyday life. The journey is designed to be read cover-to-cover or explored in short bursts, so young readers can savor how scientific thinking evolves across cultures, eras, and disciplines. In addition to the lively narrative, the book's illustrations, maps, and diagrams bring concepts to life—whether tracing ancient experiments, showing how materials change, or mapping breakthroughs across continents. The Story of Science makes learning feel like an exploration rather than a lesson, inviting readers to notice patterns, ask questions, and imagine how new ideas reshape the world. Cross-cultural journey through science from antiquity to the present Stunning full-color illustrations, diagrams, and maps Clear explanations of big ideas across physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, and space Timelines and sidebars that connect discoveries to real-world impact Engaging, kid-friendly writing that invites curiosity and discussion After reading The Story of Science, readers gain a more integrated view of how science grows—how questions become experiments, how discoveries build on each other, and how ideas travel across cultures. It leaves them curious, confident, and excited to explore the world with a scientist's eye.