Francesca and the Genie of Science
Book • 2019
Mike Cross's children's book follows Francesca, a curious child who discovers a genie in her broken microwave and embarks on playful adventures that teach scientific principles.
The story is written to be engaging for young readers while maintaining scientific accuracy, blending whimsy with educational content.
Cross uses rhythmic language and imaginative scenarios to explain concepts in a way accessible to children and helpful for educators.
The book reflects the author's teaching philosophy of making science enjoyable and understandable for non-specialists.
It also serves as a model assignment in his courses, where students create children's books to demonstrate mastery of scientific topics.
The story is written to be engaging for young readers while maintaining scientific accuracy, blending whimsy with educational content.
Cross uses rhythmic language and imaginative scenarios to explain concepts in a way accessible to children and helpful for educators.
The book reflects the author's teaching philosophy of making science enjoyable and understandable for non-specialists.
It also serves as a model assignment in his courses, where students create children's books to demonstrate mastery of scientific topics.
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