Stories of Daring Genius in Science
Author: Claire Eamer
Illustrator: Sa Boothroyd
Publisher: Annick Press
Publication Date: July 4, 2013
Source: NetGalley
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This is another fantastic children's non-fiction book from Annick Press by Claire Eamer, whom I've previously reviewed for The World in Your Lunch Box. It's sort of the YA answer to Mario Livio's hit book Brilliant Blunders. Of course, in Livio's book he was talking about discoveries that were made after great thinkers made mistakes (sort of), whereas Eamer is talking about scientists who were right all along but were met with more than a little skepticism. That, of course, is a very long list so Eamer chose a few notable ones and presented their stories in ways that are fun and informative for older kids as well as adults. Plus, the silly drawings by Sa Boothroyd really add to the fun!
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