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About this series
Each book is written by an award-winning children’s author and follows the real-life stories of some of Australia’s top scientists and inventors, chosen on the basis of their pioneering work. Themes explored include childhood, school, family, and formative experiences, what inspired them to pursue their chosen path, how they persevered in the face of challenges, and what they have contributed to science in Australia. Written for middle-grade readers 9-13 years old.
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Fiona Wood: inventor of spray-on skin | story told by Cristy Burne
Munjed al Muderis: from refugee to surgical inventor | story told by Dianne Wolfer
Georgia Ward-Fear: Reptile biologist and explorer | story told by Claire Saxby
Eddie Woo: Superstar Maths Teacher | story told by Rebecca Lim
Gisela Kaplan: Bird and primate scientist | story told by Emily Gale
Alan Finkel: Australia's Chief Scientist 2016-2020 | story told by Kim Doherty
John Long: Fossil hunter | story told by Danielle Clode
Creswell Eastman: The man that saved a million brains | story told by Penny Tangey
Ajay Rane: Global crusader for women’s health | story told by Deb Fitzpatrick
Emma Johnston: Marine biologist and TV presenter | story told by Dee White
Skye Blackburn-Lang: Eating bugs for the planet | story told by Dianne Wolfer
Veena Sahajwalla: ‘Green’ engineer and recycling champion | story by Julianne Negri
Suzy Urbaniak: Volcano hunter and STEAM warrior | story by Cristy Burne
Michelle Simmons: Quantum computing scientist | story by Nova Weetman
Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck detective | story by Deb Fitzpatrick
More to love about the Aussie STEM Stars
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A perfect series for school libraries or home bookshelves.
A fresh and unique series that focuses on our Australian STEM heroes.
Science is more important than ever as we look to our inventors and innovators to solve the contemporary problems facing humanity and the planet.
Narrative non-fiction as a tool for educating children, proving that it can be as fun and interesting as fiction.
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