As soon as you open this book, YOU become the protagonist!
You will be catapulted to CERN, one of the most famous laboratories in the world — a real scientific wonderland of underground tunnels, massive experiments and technological marvels.
You can choose to play the role of a researcher, a student or a tourist, but keep your eyes open for a threatening dinosaur... Is it coming from the nearby Jura Mountains, the same place that gave Jurassic its name?
Prepare yourself for a rather bizarre adventure filled with loads of brain-tickling facts about particles and science wonders. Unfold the story, explore the unsolved mysteries of the Universe, and most importantly, have fun with the games and quizzes!
Are you ready to face the huge prehistoric beast and discover the secrets of tiny particles?
Sample Chapter(s)
Book Sample – Your Adventures at CERN
Contents:
- Before You Begin:
- Introduction
- Finding Your Way Around CERN
- Looking Inside Things
- How Small are Particles?
- Records and Surprises
- Extras:
- Answers and Solutions
- Bonus Material
- Useful Links
- Schrödy's Glossary
Readership: Children from 6 to 12 years.
"Billed as a bizarre adventure filled with brain-tickling facts about particles and science wonders, Your Adventures at CERN invites young audiences to experience a visit to CERN in different guises. Although targeted mainly at children, this book is also suitable for teenagers and adults looking for a soft introduction to high-energy physics and CERN, offering a refreshing addition to the more mainstream popular particle-physics literature." See full review
CERN Courier
About the Author
Letizia's childhood was laden with gamebooks, action films and Japanese animations. Nothing, however, could beat the amazement she felt at the age of 8 when she came close to a real T-rex skeleton. Over the years, she has immersed herself in the world of science, received a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge (UK), and kept her enthusiasm for adventure and exploration. Secretly, she still has a soft spot for paleo-creatures.
She loves writing about the latest discoveries, making videos about scientists, exploring science museums and taking part in science festivals. During her time at CERN, she had special access to the biggest particle accelerator on Earth, and the experimental caverns 100 metres underground. She thought CERN was a wonderful setting for a gamebook that introduces the fascinating world of particle physics. She hopes this book will inspire young readers to be intellectually intrepid.
About the Illustrator
When Claudia was a child, she dreamed a lot of what she'd be when she grew up: a scientist! No wait, a cartoonist! Why not an illustrator? Or perhaps a... cat lady?
We can happily report that she managed to become a little bit of each: a cartoonist who writes and draws about science. Since 2015, she has published several comics and a graphic novel, and has created illustrations for biomedical research journals. Making the illustrations for "Your adventures at CERN" helped her put the final piece of the puzzle: one of the main characters is... a cat! Wonderful!
