Awesome Achievers in Science by Alan Katz (MG Nonfiction Book Review)

I received a free physical copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Awesome Achievers in Science:
Super and Strange Facts about 12 Almost Famous History Makers
Written by Alan Katz
Illustrated by Chris Judge
Published by Running Press Kids
on August 6, 2019
Genre: Children's, Nonfiction
Length: 112 pages
Ages: 8 - 12 years

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Synopsis:Part of a super fun middle-grade series, Awesome Achievers in Science puts the spotlight on lesser-known heroes and their contributions in major scientific fields.

Everyone has heard the names Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, but what about Michael Collins--the third brave Apollo 11 astronaut who didn't get to walk on the moon? Many of the most relevant figures in scientific history have remained in the shadows, but not any longer! From Alan Katz's new Awesome Achievers series, Awesome Achievers in Science gives kids a look behind the scenes at 12 lesser-known scientists whose contributions are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given a traditional biography but is also subject to Katz's unique brand of silliness, with humourous elements such as imagined poems, song lyrics, and diary entries by or about the not-so-famous figure accompanying each bio.

My Thoughts:

Awesome Achievers in Science includes 12 biographies of 'almost famous' persons who have changed the world with their scientific contributions, paired with fun illustrations as well as humorous anecdotes, jokes and more!

The 'almost famous' scientific persons include Dr. Henry Hiemlich who set out to find a way to help people who are choking,

Dr. Patricia Bath who invented a laser probe that removes cataracts and allows people to see again, Dr. Hugh Herr who created prosthetic limbs, the man who invented Velcro, the woman who helped develop Kevlar, and more.

Katz includes scientific discoveries and inventions that are relevant and used today! This fun and educational little book will keep you entertained and teach you a little something about the people who are usually kept behind the scenes when it comes to science!

 Curious kids that love humor and jokes will enjoy this series!

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