Audiobooks by Isabel Thomas

Project Penicillin: The Race to Develop a Life-Saving Antibiotic

"Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On the battlefields of World War I, soldiers are dying from infected wounds. A young doctor witnessing the devastation vows to find a cure. In his messy laboratory a decade later, he makes an accidental discovery – a miracle mould that kills bacteria. But try as he might, he cannot turn his amazing find into a useful medicine. This is the story of that chance discovery and the brilliant scientists who took Alexander Fleming’s miracle mould and worked tirelessly to turn it into a treatment that doctors could use. As another war broke out in Europe, they found themselves in a race against time to grow enough penicillin and create the first antibiotic. Their teamwork and determination led to a class of drugs that saved countless lives and paved the way for modern surgery and other life-saving treatments. Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer, presenter, and educator. She has degrees in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford and Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. Isabel has written a galaxy of books for young audiences, and is a double winner of the AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also writes features for science magazines and the BBC, and delivers outreach projects for a wide range of organisations, inspiring children from diverse backgrounds to pursue science. You can find more about Isabel and her work at isabelthomas.co.uk. © 2025 Isabel Thomas (P) 2025 DK Audio"

Isabel Thomas (Author), Kira Moore (Narrator)

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The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions: Adventures for curious minds

"Bloomsbury presents The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions by Isabel Thomas, read by Olivia Forrest and Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy 'The perfect present for any inquisitive child.' The Sunday Times 'Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity' The Guardian praise for The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions – A Guardian Best Children's Book of the Year Has a slug ever been to space? When did life begin? Why do we have two nostrils? Following on from The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, this audiobook provides EVEN MORE answers to the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright dumbfounding questions that buzz around kids' brains at bedtime – covering topics such as philosophy, science, nature, animals, geography, culture and more. With fascinating but short, succinct answers and inviting sound effects, it really is the ideal listen for curious kids. Why are parents in charge and not children? Can dogs laugh? Are we all aliens? With engaging, fascinating text by expert science writer Isabel Thomas and dreamy, The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions is the perfect bedtime audiobook to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything. C 2024 Isabel Thomas P 2024 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Isabel Thomas (Author), Olivia Forrest, Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy (Narrator)

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The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions: Solving children’s weird and wonderful questions with SCIENCE!

"Bloomsbury presents The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions by Isabel Thomas, read by Olivia Forrest, Nigel Pilkington, Cassidy Warwick and Isaac Gittins. ***A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022*** ***Shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year: STEM The Week Junior Book Awards*** 'Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it’s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity.' Guardian 'The perfect present for any inquisitive child.' The Sunday Times Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby? Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything. C 2022 Isabel Thomas P 2022 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Isabel Thomas (Author), Cassidy Warwick, Isaac Gittins, Nigel Pilkington, Olivia Forrest (Narrator)

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