Close-up of a black sign with the white text "BIG IDEAS FROM SCIENCE".
Cover of a book titled "Big Ideas from Science" with illustrations of the Earth, globe, atoms, a light bulb, planets, a test tube, a magnet, a volcano, a leaf, a candle, and various science-related symbols. 
Author: The School of Life
Illustrator: Anna Doherty
Publisher: School of Life
Published: October 2025
ISBN: 9781916753129
Number of pages: 168
Format: Hardback
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Science is all around us, helping to explain the ideas that matter in our life. By asking questions about how things work, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it.

Big Ideas from Science introduces children to some of the most influential scientists throughout history, and the amazing scientific breakthroughs that have changed the way we live – from the discovery of bronze to the invention of the microscope. With engaging facts and playful illustrations, children are encouraged to follow their innate curiosity, to look at the world in different ways and to try and make sense of it.

The book shows us how science not only helps us invent incredible new technology, understand the structure of atoms or reach the moon, but can also help us with some of the most important questions in our lives: how can I become a wiser person, a better friend and a kinder, more compassionate human?

Children conducting science experiments in a classroom with lab equipment, notebooks, and a skeleton model in the background, under the heading "Science and You."
A young boy with brown curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie, red and white striped shirt, light blue sweatpants, and red sneakers, is leaning forward to look at an ornamental vase on a white pedestal inside a museum or art gallery.
Illustration of the history of science with children and scientists exploring the universe, planets, telescopes, and scientific symbols on a starry background.
A young boy sitting on a stool entangles red and black wires connected to a large vintage electronic panel with numerous switches and dials, near a window with trees outside.
A person with curly hair reading a book while sitting at a table surrounded by books, plants, and candles, with a cluttered bookshelf in the background.
A colorful illustration of a boy at the beach interacting with a turtle. The ocean has rocks and seals, with mountains in the background. There are also a butterfly and a girl with curly hair watching the scene.