Atoms

by John Devolle

Description
This book will blow your child's mind! Big Science explained simply

The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas!

Atoms combines bold, colourful illustrations with jokes and incredible facts to explain some amazing scientific concepts in terms that a four-year-old can understand-from atomic theory to the Big Bang, evolution and the fact that you, your dog and everyone you know are all actually made of stardust!

Genres: Picture Books, Science

17 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2022

Reviews

[Rosh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short picture book providing a beginner’s glimpse into the concept of atoms.

The 17 pages are mostly dedicated to understanding what atoms are and where they exist in nature. Each page doesn’t have more than one-two sentences, thus making it easy for its little readers. There’s no age range mentioned on any site but based on the language and content, I am guessing that this is aimed at pre-K readers.

There are big words, most of which are explained. Maybe my expectations were a little different. But the book focuses a lot on the “What?” and not at all on the “How?” or the “Why?” Thus there is mention of the Big Bang Theory, that we are all made of stardust, that the atoms currently in us might have been a part of some other being before, and many other such interesting facts. But how???? No answers. This book will work for the youngest of readers to understand WHAT atoms are, but if they ask any HOW or WHY, it is up to you to provide an answer, parents!

Secondly, about three-fourth of this little book is devoted to telling its readers what and where atoms are. Within the remaining four pages, the book mentions the Big Bang, collapsing stars, and the origin of life. It seemed very imbalanced in its approach.

Where the book shines is in its illustrations. In their simplicity lies their charm. I loved those colourful dots representing atoms. Every page is bursting with colours and I am sure the physical copy will be a treat for young eyes.

The book will work well to stir up an interest in science. Just remember that it works at a very basic introductory level.

3 stars.

My thanks to Pushkin Press and NetGalley for the DRC of “Atoms”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.


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[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very colorful and cute picture book that would be a great introduction to atoms. The reader will leave knowing that everything is made out of atoms. It also touches on the Big Bang and cells.

Thanks to Pushkin Press for an advanced digital copy via NetGalley. Publication date is anticipated for September 6, 2022.

[Pi]

Książki popularnonaukowe dla dzieci, to coś, co powinno mieć każde dziecko. One inspirują i pokazują, że nauka jest super! I to zwłaszcza ta, którą w szkole wykłada się marnie, jak fizyka, czy chemia... oraz - tak - matematyka! To są wspaniałe gałęzie nauki, ale nauczyciele niestety skutecznie potrafią małego człowieka wystraszyć, zniechęcić, grozić mu niezdaniem do następnej klasy i pozbawić absolutnie każdego ciekawego doświadczenia (bo uwaga - nauki ścisłe, są doświadczalne) zastępując je całkowicie spleśniałymi definicjami. Ok - wyzłościłam się na system, a teraz mogę przejść do ATOMÓW.
ATOMY John'a Devolle'a, to przepięknie wydana pozycja, która podejmuje arcyfascynujący temat. ATOMY, to nieskończony mikroświat, w którym można się z łatwością zakochać. Ta konkretna pozycja przeznaczona jest dla małych dzieci, ponieważ nie skupia się na szczegółach, a raczej pokazuje ogolny obraz, który w skrócie można podsumować jednym zdaniem: jesteśmy ulepieni z gwiezdnego pyłu i to jest MEGA!
Jak wspomniałam informacji nie ma tu dużo, ale jest wystarczająco, by mały czytelnik zaciekawił się i zapamiętał najważniejszą prawdę... w nas jest historia świata. Piękne i prawdziwe. Co ważne, ATOMY zaskoczyły mnie rozmiarem (o ironio) dużym! Spodziewałam się niewielkiej książki, powiedzmy standardowej, a dostałam naprawdę spory format i dzięki temu ilustracje wyglądają czadowo.
I własnie - ilustracje. Są to geometryczne, barwne obrazy, które na pewno spodobają się dzieciom, ale i dorosłym. Chciałabym, by Wydawnictwo Zysk i S-ka postanowiło wprowadzić na polski rynek całą serię autorstwa John'a Devolle'a. Polecam - idą święta, więc można pod choinkę sprezentować dziecinie.

bo we mnie jest kosmos
Wydawnictwo Zysk i S-ka
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[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Atoms' by John Devolle is a fun introduction to atoms for young learners. The art is graphic and exciting. Each page includes a fun bit of science paired with colorful and dynamic illustrations. Greatly enjoyable.

WHO SHOULD READ IT: This is not an in-depth science book just an introduction to what an atom is for young learners (it is appropriate down to pre-K ages). Note, it does mention the Big Bang.

Thank you @netgalley and @steerforthpress for early access to this ARC in return for an unbiased and voluntary review

[Monika Kilijańska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ta niepozorna książka ma fantastyczne ilustracje. W prostocie geometrycznych, żywo kolorowanych wzorów i kształtów kryje się ich urok. Bardzo podobały mi się kolorowe kropki przedstawiające atomy. Każda strona kipi kolorami i nie ma ani jednego wolnego od nich miejsca w książce. Do tego nieco niestandardowy duży format pozwala zachwycać się rysunkom w pełni.

Większość stron poświęconych jest głównie zrozumieniu, czym są atomy i gdzie występują w przyrodzie. Każda strona nie zawiera więcej niż jedno-dwa zdania, co ułatwia pracę małym czytelnikom w wieku przedszkolnym. Książka świetnie sprawdzi się w rozbudzaniu zainteresowania nauką. Jestem pewna, że młodzi czytelnicy uznają tę książkę za intrygującą i fascynującą. Pozwala im głębiej poznać jeden z tematów fizyki. Mam też nadzieję, że na polskim rynku zostaną też wydane inne książeczki dla dzieci Johna Devolle’a.

Więcej na https://konfabula.pl/atomy-wielkie-id...

[Nicola Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful short little picture book. Perfect for little readers and works as a great introduction to science and the science of atoms. It’s colourful, eye catching, simple and beautifully drawn and illustrated.

Atoms, physics and the complex notion of the start of the universe are expertly handled here. Laying the foundations for future understanding of the fact we are all made up of atoms (as is your dog and everything around you) and the origin of where they all came from. It’s simplistic yes, but needed when introducing such difficult scientific disciplines to young audiences.

It’s a great addition to any little scientists bookshelf and written for four year olds comprehension.

Thank you to the publisher and author for this book via NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

A surprisingly effective early look at atoms, that proves you can never be too young to start learning about anything (well, there are limits, but you get the sentiment). It starts by seemingly going on too long about how everything is made up of atoms, and then speeds us through the big bang and to the fact we're made of star fragments to some extent, and that's it. So while the balance may seem off, the target audience won't be completely lost and will have taken something on at least. And they will have liked the quirky design as well, which has quite the singular style but still is well in keeping with its topic. Four and a half stars.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any book that takes something from being smaller than a dog to turning me into Stardust is a win in my book. This book is a super simple explanation of what an atom is and what it makes up. The reader also gets a brief history lesson on where these come from. Which all in turn leads to humans being made of Stardust. I loved everything between the way the story is told and particularly the illustrations that make me think of the old 60s and 70s educational shorts like what you might find on the Disney Channel.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a clever creative simple introductory book about atoms for preschoolers and young school age children. The focus is on the size of atoms and what is made up of them - our bodies, animals-basically everything around us. It states in very simple language how this all started with the Big Bang and evolution. It mentions how wee are all actually made of startdust which is fun for kids to think about. Would be a fun colorful read to students learning about atoms!

[R Schjelde · Rating 4 out of 5]

A colourful book giving an introduction of atoms. It can welcome students to think about the basics of the smallest building block. Hopefully it invites young learners to have an interest in science and the magical world it uncovers.

[Belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I love science. And I love science books for kids. You're never too young to start learning. Simple, digestible info with great, colourful illustrations.

*Free e-arc received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Jessica Sharland]

a lovely book to describe atoms for younger children to understand and introduce them into the Big Bang and earth and space :)

[Cat]

Bedtime reading.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Pushkin Press for providing my copy.

Atoms is feel like good introducing book to very interesting topic. I love the idea that human come from stardust. The bright and colorful illustration totally eyecatching. I love the narrative style and I wish more explanation. I am sure young readers will found this book intriguing and fascinating to learn deeper about this topic.