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  • Published: 2 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241686270
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $32.99

Hidden Heroes of Science

Shining a Light on the Unknown Trailblazers of the Scientific World





A groundbreaking new book that covers the lost contributors of the world’s most important scientific discoveries

Discover the unnamed heroes that contributed to some of our world’s most important science. Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know who it was that created coding, or how on earth the Egyptian Pyramids were built so long ago and yet still look brand new? Well, now you need look no further! The Royal Institution; the home of science, brings you the answer to all of your questions, as we explore the hidden heroes that created the miraculous things we find all around us.

  • Published: 2 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241686270
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $32.99

About the author

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We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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