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Titles in This Set
ABCs of Space
ABCs of Mathematics
ABCs of Physics
ABCs of Science
Details
Condition: New
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9781492684404
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Age Range: Ages 1-3
Overview
The Baby University ABC's Board Book Set turns the classic alphabet book into a launchpad for lifelong curiosity. Written by physicist and bestselling children's author Chris Ferrie, this four-book bundle pairs each letter with a real scientific concept, from astronomy to physics. Sturdy board pages, bright illustrations, and bite-sized definitions make it ideal for babies and toddlers just beginning to explore letters, words, and the wider world around them, at home or in the classroom.
About the Books
Each title in this set tackles a different STEM subject through the familiar structure of the alphabet, making learning feel playful rather than overwhelming. ABCs of Space guides little astronomers from asteroids to zero gravity, covering the solar system and beyond. ABCs of Mathematics introduces early numeracy ideas like addition, equations, and geometry in simple, toddler-friendly language. ABCs of Physics unpacks big words such as atom, quantum, Einstein, and Newton in a way that sparks curiosity rather than confusion. ABCs of Science rounds out the set with concepts like amoebas, electrons, and vaccines, encouraging children to ask questions about the world from their very first books.
Designed for repeated reading, each board book uses short, punchy text paired with colourful artwork so even the youngest listeners stay interested page after page. The layered text offers a simple word and image for the very youngest, with slightly deeper explanations for toddlers ready to explore further, so the set grows with a child. Parents, grandparents, and educators consistently turn to the Baby University series as a trusted way to introduce STEM subjects long before formal schooling begins.
- Durable board book format built for small hands and repeated reading
- Four subjects in one set: space, mathematics, physics, and science
- Simple alphabet structure makes early learning familiar and approachable
- Layered text offers something new for babies through to toddlers
- Written by a respected physicist and bestselling children's author
- A thoughtful gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new nurseries
About the Author
Chris Ferrie is a bestselling children's author and mathematical physicist known for making complex STEM topics accessible to babies and toddlers through the Baby University series. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Physics from the University of Waterloo and works in quantum information research in Sydney, Australia. Ferrie created the Baby University series after the birth of his own children, aiming to give young readers an early, playful introduction to science and mathematics through simple board books.
Why You'll Love This Set
A clever twist on the traditional alphabet book, this set blends early literacy with genuine STEM concepts in a format tough enough for daily toddler handling, making it a lasting favourite on the nursery bookshelf.
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