Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space, by Jacqueline Rankin | Book Spotlight

The Children’s Book Review | October 28, 2015

Age Range: 6-10

Paperback: 26 pages

About the Book

Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space

Written and Illustrated by Jacqueline Rankin

Publisher’s Synopsis: Follow Harry, a humble, happy, and heroic hydrogen molecule, as he discovers what makes him so special. Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space is a full color children’s book complete with all original artwork. The playful and simple graphics help demonstrate complex concepts (e.g., star formation and nuclear fusion) in a way young children can begin to understand. This is the first book in Scinch, LLC’s “Exploring the Elements” book series. Our company was founded by a group of four friends-three chemists and one engineer-who have a passion for science education. Our mission is to inspire lifelong understanding and interest in the material world by equipping students and parents across the country with simple, affordable, and hands-on learning tools. Learn more about Scinch and its founders at www.scinch.com.

Ages 6-10 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1511972321

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About the Author

Jacqueline (Jackie) Rankin got her PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign in 2015. She received her bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Secondary Education from Kansas State University in 2011. She is extremely passionate about making science accessible to individuals of all ages, experience levels, and learning styles. In the past decade, she has led science-themed summer camps, tutored and taught middle, high school and college aged students, and performed chemistry “magic” shows to audiences of all ages and scientific backgrounds. Through these activities, she has inspired and engaged thousands of individuals and promoted an understanding of and excitement for basic physical science concepts.