As of: January 26, 2024, 11:11 a.m
By: Sven Trautwein
Children ask between 400 and 500 questions per day.
It's often about nature, life and the stars.
A new book about space clarifies open questions.
In an American study, children came up with 107 questions per hour.
Depending on age, questions can evolve from “What is that?” to “Why are leaves green” and far beyond.
Big questions arise about the things that surround us as humans every day.
It is particularly exciting for children when it comes to space.
The children's book “Cookie Crumbs in Space” has many answers to the really big questions.
“Cookie crumbs in space.
How big is infinity?”: That’s what the book is about
How do you explain infinity to children?
“Cookie Crumbs in Space” invites you to answer the most exciting questions.
© RHR-Foto/Imago/Sauerländer (montage)
The journey through the universe, into the infinite expanses of space, is presented in a book by Heino Falcke, an astrophysicist, and his wife Dagmar Falcke, a primary school teacher.
They take the reader and their children straight from the children's room into the stars, as the publisher's website says - everything is educationally prepared and presented in the form of a dialogue.
It is a captivating STEM non-fiction book that also touches on philosophical aspects.
Gareth Ryans provides impressive and instructive illustrations.
Reading and reading aloud together is particularly useful for this topic.
A recent study showed that around a quarter of all primary school students cannot read well.
Reading together can help here, as reading aloud strengthens the bond.
“Dad, how big is the sky?” is one of Jana’s big questions in the evening.
The starry sky makes her feel as small as a cookie crumb.
Luckily, her dad is an astrophysicist and meets Jana's curiosity with answers that are easy to understand and fascinating at the same time.
Blurb/Sauerländer
What does STEM mean?
MINT stands for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.
It is an acronym used to encompass these areas of education and professional activity.
STEM subjects are important for technological innovation, economic development and scientific progress.
“Cookie crumbs in space.
How big is infinity?”: The most important topics
Finally a children's book that answers the big children's questions about the sun, moon and stars
The astrophysicist Heine Falcke and the educator Dagmar Falcke provide well-founded facts and child-friendly texts
Fascinating, high-quality photos in the book and additional free material via QR code
Amazing aha experiences for the whole family
The issue will be available in stores from March and can be pre-ordered using the link below.
Here you will find other educationally valuable children's books.
Heino Falcke, Dagmar Falcke “Cookie crumbs in space.
How big is infinity?”
A STEM read-aloud book illustrated by Gareth Ryans
2024 Fischer Sauerländer, ISBN-13
Price: can be pre-ordered, hardcover €16.90, 96 pages
Heino and Dagmar Falcke: About the authors
The renowned astrophysicist and bestselling author
Heino Falcke
, who also works as a professor and lecturer, and his team captured the first image of a black hole.
His outstanding achievements were even recognized with an asteroid being named after him.
His wife,
Dagmar Falcke
, has less knowledge about black holes, but has extensive expertise in dealing with children.
She works as a teacher and runs a primary school near Cologne.
The couple has three adult children and a granddaughter who is currently exploring the world.
Here you will find five tips on how to read to your children in an exciting way.