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  • Published: 4 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9781492671220
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $22.99

Where Did We Come From?




A delightful look at the evolution of particles and the development of mankind, from award-winning physicist and creator of the Baby University series, Chris Ferrie!

Discover how our universe came to be in this delightful new picture book from the #1 science author for kids!

First the quark then the particle
First atom then the molecule
First the sun then the solar system
First the earth then the life
First the love then the child...

Little scientists will learn all about how the universe evolved in this fun and unique science book for kids from award-winning physicist and creator of the Baby University series, Chris Ferrie! The "first/then" pattern provides a deceptively simple introduction to the beginning of life, evolution, scientific inquiry, and more! It's the perfect love letter for science-loving families.

  • Published: 4 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9781492671220
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Chris Ferrie

CHRIS FERRIE is an award-winning physicist and is the senior lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in Applied Mathematics, BMath in Mathematical Physics and a PhD in Applied Mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children. He believes it is never too early to introduce small children to big ideas.

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