The start of an exciting new series, each book will see Olivia investigate a different world science topic through a fictional story but with expert non-fiction information scattered throughout. These books will inspire the scientists and activists of the future.Stephen and Lucy and Stephen Hawking's series of children's books GEORGE'S SECRET KEY TO THE UNIVERSE was a global hit, selling over 400,000 books worldwide.Stephen and Lucy's most recent book, UNLOCKING THE UNIVERSE, published in 2020 and sold in sixteen languages.Lucy is dedicated to educating young people about science and this new illustrated series for 7+ readers introduces them to the concept of climate change in a completely accessible way, with an exciting new heroine in Olivia giving a voice to young girls interested in STEM subjects.The next reading step for children who have loved Rosie Revere Engineer and Ada Twist Scientist.
The brand new series for young readers from bestselling author Lucy Hawking.
'The more we find out about the world around us, the more we can work out other, more complicated things, such as how the universe began or how life got started on Earth . . .'
Olivia Alez is delighted about finally living a life away from the royal palace in the mountains that used to be her home, after the Kingdom of Alez decides it doesn't want a royal family any more. Now she can finally give up boring princess lessons and learn about real things, like volcanoes and the ocean and space!
But Olivia is completely unprepared for the world that awaits her. Thick, dark clouds hang low over the city, and the rivers that she so longed to see are choked with rubbish. And on top of it all, the weather just feels wrong. With scorching hot sun one day and torrential rainfall the next, it seems nearly impossible for the people and animals in Alez to adapt to their extreme climate.
Olivia, horrified by what she sees, becomes determined to get to the bottom of Alez's dangerous weather patterns. With the help of some new friends and armed with a scientific lab coat that would make Albert Einstein jealous, Olivia sets out to solve the mystery and save Alez from climate destruction before it's too late . . .
