The Language of the Universe
ISBN:
9781787414075
H × w:
340
×
270
mm
Binding:
Hardback
Age Range:
9-11 years
Category:
Non-Fiction
Author:
Colin Stuart
Illustrator:
Ximo Abadía
Extent:
80
pp
Approx. Word Count:
12000
words
Rights Available:
World
Translation Files:
Files To Printer:
Apr 15, 2019
Freight On Board:
Jul 4, 2019
Rights Sold: Korean, Latvian, US, Russian, Greek, Italian, Spanish in South America
Rights Sold: Korean, Latvian, US, Russian, Greek, Italian, Spanish in South America
The Language of the Universe

The Language of the Universe

Pub date:
August 22, 2019
Pub Price:
£
16.99
2020 Winner of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction

From atoms to beehives to the movement of the planets, everything around us is BUZZING with maths. So how does this language of numbers, symbols and equations make every single thing in our universe tick like an unseen clock? Visualise cosmic distances, discover the geometry in nature and marvel at the wonders of technology.

Learn about mathematics in an extraordinary new light. Stunning surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadía meets easy-to-read informative text by science writer Colin Stuart to create highly engaging content that will inspire future engineers, mathematicians and scientists.
  • This visual science series has sold a combined total of over 78,000 copies worldwide (as of July 2022)
  • 2020 Winner of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction
  • Four sections: Maths in Nature; Physics, chemistry & Engineering; Space and Technology
  • Focus on popular STEM subjects
  • Written by highly acclaimed science author and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Colin Stuart
  • In recognition of Colin's efforts to popularise astronomy, the asteroid (15347) Colinstuart is named after him
  • Incredible surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadía helps to visualise difficult topics
  • Cover treatment: special colour, spot UV and foil
  • Art not final
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