The Brainwaves facts for kids
The Brainwaves are fun cartoon characters. They appear in children's reference books published by Dorling Kindersley. These books help kids learn about many cool topics!
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Discover The Brainwaves' Books!
The Brainwaves star in a series of exciting books. Each book teaches you about a different subject in a fun way. Let's explore some of their adventures!
How Nearly Everything Was Invented
The very first Brainwaves book came out in September 2006. It was called "How Nearly Everything Was Invented...by The Brainwaves." This book teaches you all about amazing inventions throughout history.
Jilly MacLeod wrote this book. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar drew all the awesome pictures. It was so popular that it was translated into 14 different languages!
This book also won some cool awards:
- It was shortlisted for The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books in 2007.
- The Washington Post named it Book of the Week in April 2007.
- It was also a finalist for the US Parents' Choice Award in 2006.
How The Incredible Human Body Works
In September 2007, the second book arrived: "How The Incredible Human Body Works...by The Brainwaves." This one takes you on a journey inside the human body! You learn how your muscles, bones, and organs all work together.
Richard Walker wrote this book. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar continued to create the lively illustrations. This book was also very popular, appearing in over a dozen languages. It was even shortlisted for The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books again in 2008.
The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World
The third book, "The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World...by The Brainwaves," was published in October 2008. This atlas is not just any map book! It helps you explore the entire world, learning about different countries, cultures, and places.
Simon Adams wrote this amazing atlas. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar once again brought the pages to life with their drawings.
The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe
Get ready for some exciting experiments with "The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...by The Brainwaves"! This book came out in April 2009. It's packed with fun facts and ideas about science.
Claire Watts wrote this science adventure. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar did the illustrations. This book also won a US Parents' Choice Award in June 2009!
The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever
Blast off into space with "The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever...by The Brainwaves"! This book was released in November 2009. It's your guide to planets, stars, galaxies, and everything else in the universe.
Dorling Kindersley wrote this space guide. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar provided the fantastic illustrations.
The Most Brilliant Boldly Going Book of Exploration Ever
The sixth book in the series, "The Most Brilliant Boldly Going Book of Exploration Ever," was published in 2010. This book takes you on incredible journeys with famous explorers throughout history.
Peter Chrisp wrote this exciting book about exploration. Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar continued their work as the illustrators.
