Before the World Was Ready: Stories of Daring Genius in Science, by Claire Eamer (illustrated by Sa Boothroyd)

Before the World Was Ready:
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!

The World in Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods, by Claire Eamer

 

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What a clever way of teaching kids a little more about the history of their food! It's set up like a week-long food journal, with each day exploring the history of a few lunch time ingredients. I hope they make ten sequels to this book to cover more food facts! (The World on Your Dinner Plate, The World in Your Picnic Basket, etc.)