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Open Science

Monique Polak, Catherine Chan

Series:

Orca Think 11

Type:

Non-Fiction

Category:

Science & Nature

Themes:

Experiments & Projects, History of Science, Discoveries

Language:

English

Publisher:

Orca Book Publishers

Grade Level:

4-7

Age Range:

9-12

Where to buy it

Apple Books
Indigo

Description

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the concept of open science and how scientists around the world are working together to make research available to everyone.

Science is for everyone, right?

Unfortunately, that's not always true. Discovery, research and innovation are often top secret, and big businesses charge high prices for that information. The field of open science is trying to change that. It's all about sharing knowledge. Teams of scientists around the world are working together to improve and speed up scientific research and share their results so that everyone benefits.

Open Science: Knowledge for Everyone examines the history of scientific research and how ideas and information are shared and why. It also looks at innovations made using open science, such as treatments for diseases and vaccines to protect against viruses like COVID-19, discoveries that were only possible thanks to the sharing of information. Discover how regular people, including kids, can be citizen scientists and what we all can do to share science and make the world a better place.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Contributors

Monique Polak is the author of over 30 books for young people. She is a three-time winner of the Quebec Writers’ Federation Prize for Children’s and YA Literature, now called the Janet Savage Blachford Prize. Monique taught for 35 years at Marianopolis College in Montreal. Her previous nonfiction titles include I Am a Feminist and Why Humans Work.

Catherine Chan is a Toronto-based illustrator with a previous life in project management and technology. Her work explores her relationships as an immigrant, a mother and a lifelong learner, and acts as both self-exploration and self-declaration. She is excited about telling unique and inspiring stories through her illustrations.

Formats

ISBN13: 9781459833586

Publication Date: 10/17/2023

Price: $26.95 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459833593

Publication Date: 10/17/2023

Price: $21.99 CAD

ISBN13: 9781459833609

Publication Date: 10/17/2023

Price: $21.99 CAD

Awards

CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended

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