Winner:
2017 NSTA, Outstanding Science Trade Books
Nautilus Book Awards, Gold, Children's Illustrated Nonfiction
Story Time From Space Official Selection
Part of a set of books launched to the International Space Station through NASA's Story Time from Space program, read aloud by astronauts for children around the world
Written in the first person with the viewpoint of a narrator who represents the human race throughout history,I, Humanitytells the story of what we now know about the universe and how we learned it. It begins with the ancient view of a small, flat Earth, and page-by-page shows how we've gradually learned about our planet, its orbit, and its place in the vast universe. The book is designed to work on three different levels: education, perspective, and inspiration. The educational aspect comes in the factual content of the story, the perspective element involves enabling children learn to see themselves and our planet in a new light, and the inspirational component comes in helping children dream of how they can help make the world a better place.
Industry Reviews
"With beautiful images, imaginative storytelling, and an inspirational message, I, Humanity will educate both children and adults about how we as individuals fit into the grand scheme of the universe." Larry Bock, Founder, USA Science & Engineering Festival "A wonderful historical and scientific adventure, following humankind's ever-growing conception of the universe. Entices curiosity and propels imagination." Alan J. McCormack, former President, National Science Teachers Association "A compelling and thought-provoking book! It gave me a new perspective, as if I had lived through all of human history gaining knowledge of the universe along the way. My students loved the book, too, saying that they were inspired to learn more about the universe. Well done!" Kristi Fehr, Kentucky Science Teacher if the Year "Brilliantly conveys our shared human passion for understanding the universe, and how we have learned so much through the collective efforts of all races and cultures across the ages." Tomita Akihiko, Wakayama University, Japan "Audacious -- the entire cosmos in a thin book ... A wonderful way to interest young people in a subject that is literally of universal appeal." Seth Shostak, SETI Institute; Host, Big Picture Science "Wow ... what a fabulous book!!! With fascinating science and magnificent illustrations, I, Humanity captures the excitement of space and where we fit in as humanity." Steve Sherman, Living Maths, South Africa "Brilliant book! I love the style, which offers an enormous wealth of information." Rosa Duran, Nucleo Interactivo de Astronomia, Portugal "A wonderful book! It is pouring love and inspiration!" Cecilia Scorza, Haus der Astronomie, Germany
