The Story of Science Series

by Joy Hakim

A narrative nonfiction series that traces the history of scientific discovery from ancient Greece through the twentieth century, making complex ideas accessible through storytelling, historical context, and the personalities behind the breakthroughs. Each volume covers a distinct era of scientific history and can be read independently or as part of the full sequence.

Books in The The Story of Science series in order:

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Aristotle Leads the Way
Recommended For Ages
10
+

A narrative history of science beginning with ancient Greece, exploring how early thinkers developed methods of observation and reasoning that laid the foundations for modern science.

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Newton at the Center
Recommended For Ages
10
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The second volume traces scientific progress from Copernicus and Galileo through Newton, exploring how the Scientific Revolution transformed human understanding of the physical world.

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Einstein Adds a New Dimension
Recommended For Ages
11
+

The third volume covers the physics revolutions of the twentieth century, from Einstein's relativity to quantum mechanics and beyond, told with the series' narrative energy and accessible style.