'Too often science and faith are pitted against each other. This book breaks down that split in a creative and engaging way. It shows the scope of science in our lives and how the study of science and the study of God feed and magnify each other.' Justin Welby, Archbishop of CanterburyJoin Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating the beginning of the modern scientific age - experiment with Boyle and Hooke, and meet Newton. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery.Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.
Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrödinger's indecisive cat, continue their time-travelling quest of discovery. Next stop, the dawn of the modern scientific age in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Experiment with Robert Boyle and be dazzled by Isaac Newton's discoveries. The Curious Science Quest looks at the evidence to answer the BIG questions scientists have asked throughout history. But does science explain everything or can faith help to find the answers? Join a fun, fact-filled time-quest, and remember to bring some snacks!