10 Extraordinary Ideas that Shaped our Universe
From black holes to the big bang to the stardust in our fingertips
$32.14
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
Summary
In this definitive guide, Dr. Sheila Kanani explains ten of the most extraordinary ideas in physics – and introduces the incredible scientists that you never knew were behind them.
Each chapter explores one important idea: how it works, why it’s important, and the real story of how it was discovered. Did you know, for example, that Isaac Newton was influenced by scientists from the Islamic Golden Age? You’ll also hear about the unbelievable accidents behind some of these amazing ideas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241739969 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241739969 |
| Author: | Dr Sheila Kanani, Liz Kay |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 218mm x 25mm |
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About The Author
Dr Sheila Kanani
About the Author
Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator, and author. She holds a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. Dr. Kanani frequently serves as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is a strong advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. She runs her company, Her Place For Space, from home. In her free time, she enjoys walking on her local beach with her family, playing sports, stargazing, reading, and eating (especially while reading!). Her favourite planet is Saturn.
About the Illustrator
When not busy doodling, Liz Kay can usually be found hiking and biking around the Yorkshire countryside or playing tennis for her local club. Liz has worked on a variety of commissions, including illustrated maps, hand lettering and calligraphy, greetings cards, infographics, children’s books, newspapers and magazines, animation, murals, personalised illustrations, and wedding stationery.
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