New Book Introduces Israeli Children to Contemporary Scientists and Their Discoveries
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A new book, "Discovery Stories: Scientists in Israel Tell Children About Breakthroughs in Science," aims to introduce Israeli children to contemporary scientists and their work. Written by Tami Shem-Tov and illustrated by Tohar Sherman-Friedman, the book features personal stories from researchers across various fields. Published with support from the Young Israeli Academy and seven universities, it highlights how childhood curiosity leads to scientific breakthroughs and aims to inspire the next generation.
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- A new book, "Discovery Stories," introduces Israeli children to contemporary scientists and their research.
- The book features personal narratives from scientists about their childhood inspirations and current breakthroughs.
- It aims to make science accessible and engaging for children, highlighting researchers' dedication.
- Scientists from diverse backgrounds and fields, including AI and cancer research, are featured.
- The initiative is supported by the Young Israeli Academy and seven Israeli universities.
A new book titled "Discovery Stories: Scientists in Israel Tell Children About Breakthroughs in Science" aims to make scientific discoveries accessible to Israeli children. Published by Kinneret, the book is an initiative of the Young Israeli Academy and supported by seven Israeli universities. Author Tami Shem-Tov wrote the book based on conversations with scientists, and Tohar Sherman-Friedman provided the illustrations.
The book's unique approach lies in the active participation of scientists and the focus on their personal stories. It features contemporary researchers, mid-career members of the Young Academy, who share their discoveries and the childhood experiences that led them to ask the questions driving their work. The scientists discuss current developments and their personal journeys, highlighting how their early curiosity evolved into significant research.
Professor David Harel, President of the Israel National Academy of Sciences, stated that while children often encounter athletes and entertainers, they rarely meet researchers. He believes the book offers an engaging way for children to learn about individuals who dedicated their lives to understanding the world and achieved success through hard work.
Featured scientists include Professor Erez Ben-Yosef of Tel Aviv University, who was inspired by ancient ruins to study past human life; Professor Ashraf Barakat of the Technion, whose fascination with soccer balls led to research on materials, including one with potential as a cancer drug; and Professor Raja Giryes of Tel Aviv University, who now teaches artificial intelligence not to lie, drawing from a youthful experience of honesty.
Professor Michal Bar Asher Segal of Ben-Gurion University shares her experience challenging the notion that women couldn't study Talmud, a journey that began with a neighbor's comment. The book covers diverse scientific fields, including life sciences, computer science, AI, linguistics, history, education, psychology, and gender studies, featuring Jewish and Arab, religious and secular researchers from various institutions.
Author Tami Shem-Tov, known for her historical fiction, expressed her enthusiasm for making complex research understandable and inspiring for children. She emphasized the importance of children knowing about the scientists working to improve life globally and ensure a better future.