| Category: | Children-Educational |
|---|---|
| Author: | Robert Reisler |
| Publisher: | Kettle Books |
| Publication Date: | December 13, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: | 70 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781734881479 |
Thoughtfully written and exciting, The Story of Atom
is a children’s book that follows the adventures of Adam, a curious Carbon
Atom, from the dawn of the universe to the present day. Spanning 14 billion
years of cosmic history, this beautifully crafted full-color picture book
immerses young readers in the wonders of science—Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry,
and Biology—through Adam’s eyes. Filled with hidden Easter Eggs and a special
secret to discover, the story sparks curiosity and imagination, encouraging
children of all backgrounds to explore the universe within and around them.
With an exciting surprise at the end and inclusive illustrations for diverse
skin tones, The Story of Atom promises to be a treasured keepsake and a
lifelong source of inspiration.
The story is narrated in the first-person narrative voice and is mostly hilarious. Imagine being swallowed up by a cow and not
enjoying being in the body of the cow, then in a human person, and then in the
grass. Carbon Atom has seen it all: “After you ate me, I became a part of you
in kind of the same way I became part of that smelly cow.” The language is accessible, and the descriptions are gorgeous and well-crafted, entertaining young readers and leaving them with moments of “Wow,” while also making them think, “That must be such a terrible experience.” The illustrations are stunning and colorful, integrating elements of symbolism with a visual appeal that compels readers to consider scientific truths while finding delight in the colors. The
Story of Atom is a beautiful book that introduces children to science while
entertaining them with the unusual adventures of an atom.
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