The Curious Science Quest: Greek Adventure: Who were the first scientists? - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Julia Golding is a multi-award winning children’s author who has been awarded both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. A former British diplomat and Oxfam policy adviser, Golding also has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford University, and was writer-in-residence at the Royal Institution in 2019. An avid Jane Austen fan, her Jane Austen-themed podcast 'What Would Jane Do?' offers a 19th century take on modern life. Golding is the successful author of The Curious Science Quest series, The Tigers in the Tower and Jane Austen Investigates.

Andrew Briggs is Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford. He is best known for his early work in acoustic microscopy, and his current work in materials for quantum technologies. He is co-author of The Penultimate Curiosity. Roger Wagner is a prolific artist and author, with works spanning three decades. He works across many creative genres, including portrait, illustrated books, and stained glass. He is co-author of The Penultimate Curiosity.

Roger Wagner is a prolific artist and author, with works spanning threedecades. He works across many creative genres, including portrait, illustrated books, and stained glass. He is co-author of The Penultimate Curiosity.

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Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat, continue their time-travelling quest of discovery. Next stop, the ancient world to discover who the first scientists were. Become a Mesopotamian stargazer, cast your vote in Greece's Got Scientific Talent, and meet Pythagorus!

The Curious Science Quest looks at the evidence to answer the BIG questions that scientists have asked throughout history. But does science explain everything, or can faith help to find the answers?

Join a fun, fact-filled time-quest, and remember to bring some snacks!