Grandma's birthday

Marie uses her miraculous baking skills to make a cake to help celebrate her grandmother's birthday. Science through stories: Written for the inquisitive minds of children, this book aims to introduce the wonders of the physical world. Scientific concepts are introduced in a fun and understandable way, helping and encouraging children to enquire and learn. With the rapid pace of technological development, it is important that children are introduced and exposed to key scientific concepts at an early age. Connecting children with these ideas early in life through storytelling provides familiarity with these topics to assist them with their ongoing education. Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills have become extremely important to keep up with the continually changing world around us and will be essential for careers of the future. These books encourage children to develop a curiosity and passion for understanding the world around us, so they may go on to become lifelong learners who are scientifically-literate and value evidence-based practice. About the author: Dr Darryl Jones has more than a decade of experience in lecturing and conducting scientific research at universities in Australia and Japan. He is an internationally-regarded research scientist, having published more than 60 peer- reviewed scientific manuscripts. Darryl is routinely invited to present his research findings at international conferences, and his work is often highlighted in the media. Through his career he has developed a passion for science and science education, which has fuelled his motivation to develop a series of children's books.