We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillón
introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures. - The Sunday Times Beautiful
... plunges deep into the world of atoms materials and the applications of nanoscience with
accessible text and richly shaded pictures. - Guardian This exciting non-fiction picture book
introduces young readers to the fascinating (and cutting-edge) science of the very very small.
Everything is made from something - but the way we make things from the materials we use to
the science and technology involved is changing fast. Nano offers a fascinating narrative
introduction to this cutting-edge area of STEM better known by the name nanotechnology. With
words by Dr Jess Wade - a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in
STEM fields - and beautiful dynamic pictures by award-winning artist Melissa Castrillón this
is the perfect book for budding young scientists and engineers. A truly rare science book that
neither talks down to children nor goes over the heads. Dr Jess Wade makes one of the most
complex areas of science instantly accessible drawing out the wonder and beauty of materials
at the nanoscale while inspiring young readers to want to know more[...] Sumptuously
illustrated deeply informative and clever this is the gift I'll be giving to all the children
I know. - Angela Saini science journalist broadcaster and author
