Am I Made of Stardust? :Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists (Winner of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2023)
Am I Made of Stardust? :Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists (Winner of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2023)
hardback
Published:
29 September, 2022
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Description
Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe.
How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space scientist.
Written in Dr Maggie’s fun, accessible style, and featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it’s guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for young readers. Publishing in the UK in time for World Space Week (4th–10th October 2022).
Prizes
Short-listed for British Book Awards Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023,Short-listed for The PPC Annual Awards for best Children's Book 2023
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781780557540 |
| ISBN10 | 178055754X |
| Number Of Pages | 128 |
| Item Weight | 672 g |
| Product Dimensions | 189 x 246 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
A fantastic questions-and-answers book, with vibrant illustrations... answers are short but engaging and accessible. Great for curing rainy day boredom... This is a book that any kid who’s fascinated by space will enjoy * Sky at Night *
A fun, fascinating book. Perfect for children who love asking questions * The School Librarian *
A great book for someone just getting started with space science. * BookTrust *
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Author's Bio
Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Author)
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock PhD is a space scientist whose passion is presenting science and demonstrating that you ‘don’t need a brain the size of a small planet’ to understand science. She is a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter, co-hosting the world’s longest-running science television programme The Sky at Night and delivering the 2025 RI Christmas lectures. Maggie also won the Institute of Physics gold medal for exceptional services to science education and physics communication and was made a Dame in the 2023 New Year’s Honours list.
Chelen Ecija (Illustrator)
Chelen is an illustrator and a lettering artist based in Madrid, Spain. Painting and lettering are her passions and playing with letterpress type is her hobby. She is also addicted to travelling, eating sunflower seeds and buying new books. She has worked for numerous publishers including Penguin Random House, Scholastic and Hachette.