In 2021 The Science Museum acquired Professor Stephen Hawking’s office and its contents for permanent display. This incredible new book explores some of the most cherished, inspiring and unusual items found in the office, giving unique insight into the mind of the most celebrated scientist of our time.
Based on the acclaimed Science Museum podcast hosted by Nihal Arthanayake, this lavish book looks at many objects and inventions that we take for granted today, which have their own remarkable story to tell. From bath toys to sticky tape, teasmades to electric taxis, discover the unique tales of these everyday items, as told by some of the Science Museum’s own curators.
A brand-new series of books exploring STEM subjects in easy to understand, bite-size chunks that will help you wrap your head around even the most complex terms and theories. Beginning with Maths, Physics and Biology, 100 Ideas in 100 Words will make the perfect addition to any budding scientist’s bookshelf!
Published to coincide with the Science Museum’s popular science fiction exhibition, this lavish book delves into the connections between the future worlds of blockbuster films and television series and their influence and parallels with the real-life science of our world today.
Celebrated author Michael Morpurgo and acclaimed illustrator Michael Foreman bring us the story of a young girl named Iris, who follows her dream of working on Flying Scotsman during the golden age of the railway. A heart-warming and timeless tale, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is the perfect book for young railway enthusiasts and fans of the iconic locomotive alike.
A collection of over 100 puzzles, brainteasers, crosswords and games themed around locomotives, trains and the history of the railway network. In addition to challenging readers’ skills, the National Railway Museum Big British Railway Puzzle Book is packed full of fascinating facts and trivia from one of the museum’s railway experts, making it an ideal read for puzzle fans and rail enthusiasts of any age.
