Pick and Mix any 10 books in our Aussie STEM Stars Series

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 grader readers 9-13 years old.

• 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

• Teacher’s notes available.

• 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.

Select your 10 books using the drop down menu and add each book to your cart. Don’t forget to enter the code STEMSTARS22 at the checkout to receive free postage in Australia! Free postage is only available on the complete series bundle or the Pick and Mix 10 pack.