Ira Flatow Book order

An enlightening and fun look at scientific discoveries and the often wacky and accidental ways in which they have led to some of the most important inventions--by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow.

Ira Flatow's humorous semi-autobiographical children's book about his science fair team that learns the importance of cooperation, resilience, passion, drive and luck-all traits that true scientists possess, inspires the scientists inside all of us! Before Ira Flatow became an award-winning science correspondent, he was a science fair loser. Well, that is until he caught his bathroom on fire and was forced to enter his school's science fair with two unlikely teammates! Together they make many mistakes and messes but this IS what makes a winning science fair team...well, and a little luck! Award-winning science correspondent and TV journalist, Ira Flatow, is the host of Science Friday. His voice has brought science into our lives on public radio stations across the world for decades. His love of science and technology began when he was a child and has followed him throughout his career. As a journalist, his gift for making science "user-friendly" and exciting has spurred countless science discussions around many dinner tables!

Ira Flatow draws on over thirty-five years of experience as a science journalist to present groundbreaking insights from interviews with leading scientists. The book covers a wide range of topics, including nanotechnology, space travel, and global warming, while also delving into the science of everyday phenomena, such as why shower curtains cling and the mechanics of flight. Readers can expect a blend of cutting-edge scientific developments and relatable explanations that illuminate the wonders of the natural world.