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Things Scientists Don't Know Yet: The Unsolved Mysteries of Science

by Peter Gallivan

Big questions at the edges of science

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Big questions at the edges of science

From dreams and the animal kingdom to space, time and the possibility of life beyond Earth, Peter Gallivan’s book gathers questions science has not yet answered. Its subjects include the multiverse, time travel and efforts to bring mammoths back to life. Alongside these mysteries, the book introduces the scientific process through experiments, collaboration and persistence, connecting open questions with how scientists investigate them. The result is a broad-ranging look at what remains unknown across several areas of science.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about space, animals, the human body and other scientific questions.
  • Young readers interested in how experiments and collaboration help scientists investigate the unknown.
  • Budding scientists looking for an introduction to unanswered questions in science.

Themes

Unsolved scientific questionsSpace and the universeAnimals and the human bodyThe scientific process

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Book overview

Explore science's biggest unsolved mysteries, from unanswered questions about the animal kingdom and the human body to the unknowns of space and time.

Have you ever wondered how the universe will end or why we dream? From the possibility of life on other planets to understanding how scientists are bringing mammoths back to life, this science book for kids age 7-9 sheds light on fascinating questions that are still unanswered.

With stunning facts and fun science, Things Science Doesn't Know Yet is packed with the latest scientific developments and captivating topics like the multiverse and time travel. Young readers will not only marvel at what science is yet to solve, but also learn how the scientific process works - step by step - through experiments, collaboration, and persistence.

In this unsolved mysteries book for kids, you'll discover:
  • Fun, fact-packed explorations of questions like 'why do we dream?' and 'could we live on other planets?'.
  • Inspiring insights that encourage children to think like scientists.
  • Expertise from leading science educators at the UK's Royal Institution.

Perfect for budding scientists or those curious about the world, it's the ultimate guide to the mysteries that keep scientists awake at night!
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