Tales of Science

Rasmus Åkerblom & Anders Nyberg

When science becomes magic!

Breathtaking read-aloud non-fiction that sparks our imagination. When Rasmus Åkerblom tells a story, even the most complex things become easier to understand. Where does the fear at the top of a roller coaster come from? Why do we feel tired in winter? And where does the water in our taps come from?

Join winding journeys to the centre of the Earth and through a wormhole in space, and meet the “Mad Drummer” inside the brain. Across fifteen chapters, discover the remarkable science stories that surround us everywhere, all the time. A book to enjoy at any age.

Rasmus Åkerblom is a journalist and television presenter. His debut book The World of Wonders (illustrated by Erik Svetoft) received the prestigious Carl von Linné Plaque in 2021.

Anders Nyberg is one of Sweden’s most experienced non-fiction illustrators. In this book, each chapter opens with one of his colorful, thought-provoking illustrations that invite readers deeper into the wonders of science.

 

Press voices

Tales of Science is a poetic, philosophical, and magical book about the Earth and us humans. The author, Rasmus Åkerblom—a journalist and TV host—succeeds in making science accessible and interesting. He takes us on a marvelous journey to the origins of the Earth and, eventually, life itself, and shows how everything is connected. Through a direct tone and by inviting the reader to imagine, dream, and picture oneself as an atom, a water molecule, and so on, the reader becomes part of the story. The content addresses, among other things, our senses and emotions, how they are linked to the brain’s function, how they have evolved, and how they have benefited us in the past and today. The book provides a deeper understanding of the world around us, and the author explains and narrates in a way that makes complex ideas simple and comprehensible. Subtle and humorous illustrations by Anders Nyberg, in both color and black-and-white, complement and bring the text to life. The book is aimed at anyone curious about how science and magic can coexist and make everyday life understandable. It’s a fantastic book to read aloud, inviting the listener to create their own mental images. A popular science book to marvel at and discuss, where science, facts, and imagination enrich one another.  BTJ

 

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