VOL.74/2024.09

 

#Science - Children’s Books

KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform

2022.05.02

 

Is my mind because of the brain?

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Is my mind because of the brain?
Subtitle | Secret of our mind that brain science tells!
Author | Park Sol
Publisher | DARAKWON, INC.
Publication Date | 2020-11-30
ISBN | 9788927747598
No. of pages | 144
Dimensions | 170 * 235

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Dongho Lee
Email | dongho1967@gmail.com
Phone | +82-70-4712-7440

 

3. Book Intro

 

Secret of our mind that brain science tells!
We can understand other people when we learn mind science.
How many emotions do we feel in one day? Including jealousy, anger, fear, joy, sadness, various emotions continually appear and disappear again. There are so many emotions that we cannot count one by one. Due to our fickle emotions that change frequently, my mind is unpredictable even today.
Where in my body do these many emotions arise? The answer is, our brain. Our talented brain, in charge of thoughts and memories, makes the emotion of human being. According to signals from brain, various body reactions appear by emotions. Crying, laughing, getting angry, it’s all because of the brain. When we realize which emotions arise in certain location and what happens to our brain and body when emotions arise, we can feel our emotions better.
There is no good or bad emotion. Please practice realizing, feeling and correctly expressing many emotions as much as possible from soft-hearted childhood. From understanding mind of yourself, you can learn to understand other people and can be ready to understand our world.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=5021

 

 

Museum Director Lee Kang-hwan’s “Reply Aliens”

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Museum Director Lee Kang-hwan’s “Reply Aliens”
Subtitle | Children’s Science X Humanities
Author | Lee Kanghwan, Hong Seongji
Publisher | Woorischool Co.
Publication Date | 2019-06-17
ISBN | 9791187050957
No. of pages | 136
Dimensions | 168 * 228

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kim Minjeong
Email | schoolwoori@daum.net
Phone | +82-2-6012-6094

 

3. Book Intro

 

We hear a flood of news about the discovery of liquid water on Mars in 2015 or the location of a “Second Earth”, or a “Twin Earth.” We are living in an era where film “Interstellar” could become real—humans leaving polluted Earth and finding an alien planet that people can settle on. Then at this point, what should children learn and imagine about the universe? This book invites children to a vast horizon toward the space where they can meet wondrous stories about the solar system, universe, the second Earth and possible existence of aliens on it.
The sun is a star. Across the universe, there are more than 100 billion galaxies, each containing 100 billion stars. These enormous number of stars, which has 22 zeros, each have several alien planets orbiting around them, like Earth orbiting the sun. This means that in space, there are more alien planets than stars, each of which has a possibility of life, just like Earth. The rapid development of astronomy and space telescope has found over 4,000 alien planets already as of June 2019, and Korea is one of the leaders in this field with the world-renowned KMTnet (Korea Microlensing Telescope Network).
However, the extent of knowledge about space among many children still stays in the realm of UFOs or alien bodies kept in secret places. This is why a distinguished astronomist and the Director of Seodaemun Museum of Natural History decided to lay a stepping stone for children move on from this unfortunate reality. What young readers will find in this book is not green aliens with big heads and wide eyes—they will get an opportunity to explore “exobiology.” Also known as Doctor K who teaches science in a fun and interesting way for the public, the author offers a friendly guide to help children dream of the universe based on facts and science, not on superstitions or prejudices, as they are sure to enter the new era of universe. Most importantly, readers will be able to deeply understand that looking for aliens ultimately boils down to finding an answer to who we Earthlings are.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2512

 

 

A Report on the Destruction of Earth

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Report on the Destruction of Earth
Author | Oh Seung-hyeon
Publisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.
Publication Date | 2017-11-01
ISBN | 9791162201053
No. of pages | 136
Dimensions | 135 * 205

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Julia Kwon
Email | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-936-4199

 

3. Book Intro

 

The destruction of Earth -- a popular topic in many science fiction movies -- has now become a real threat. Global warming is rapidly progressing and nuclear war could break out any day. Considering the tragedy of Easter Island or the extinction of the dinosaurs, mankind could also disappear from the face of the Earth.
It is assumed that an alien discovers this beautiful planet called Earth. The alien predicts the future of Earth using a future predicator to see if it is an appropriate planet to move to. That report is this book. Things that will definitely or are highly likely to happen during our lifetime are included in the book. For example, global warming, accidents at nuclear power plants, asteroid collisions, and the dark side of artificial intelligence are all happening now. It’s no exaggeration.
We desperately need a sense of awe and modesty in regards to nature. The moment mankind loses this, it will loose its future. We are dashing forward ignoring the numerous warnings that Earth is sending us. This imaginary report on the destruction of Earth was written to get people interested in the planet we are living on and to make them ponder the role of individuals together. There is a famous quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of The Little Prince: “We do not inherit the earth from our fathers, we borrow it from our children.” We are just borrowing Earth. So we need to return it to our decedents in good condition. Reading this book will enable readers to think about what efforts are needed to return Earth in the same condition we received it.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=1643

 

 

Science Everywhere!

 

Title | Science Everywhere!
Author | Kim Hae Bo, Jeong Won Sun, Lee ChangWoo
Publisher | YeaRimDang Publishing Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2013-08-20
ISBN | 9788930267939
No. of pages | 184
Dimensions | 180 * 240

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Holly Moon, Yumei Jin
Email | moon.hy@yearim.kr; kym18@yearim.kr
Phone | +82-2-3404-8460, +82-2-3404-8459

 

3. Book Intro

 

Fun and amazing scientific principles can be found in a crispy watermelon that cools the summer heat, and in lightbulbs that illuminate our houses. This book helps children to become interested in science and learn about the hidden scientific principles working in our daily lives.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=3224

 

 

A Future Robot Came to My House

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Future Robot Came to My House
Subtitle | Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Author | Ahn Seonghun, Moon Bokyeong
Publisher | ChungARam Media
Publication Date | 2020-01-03
ISBN | 9791158711238
No. of pages | 128
Dimensions | 150 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Park Sehee
Email | chungaram@naver.com
Phone | +82-2-336-3736

 

3. Book Intro

 

This book is the first volume in the Curious Talk Story Science series, which delivers everyday science to readers in the form of interesting stories. It’s the year 2120, and a scientist named Robot Roro is creating an artificial intelligence robot in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of robots. However, an explosion happens at his factory and takes him back to the year 2020. Roro appears in the home of Jiwoo, who is doing his vacation homework. Jiwoo decides to find the missing parts for Roro, asking Roro to help with his homework in return.
*The book is divided into two parts. Part I deals with robots, and Part II deals with artificial intelligence. Readers can take a closer look at the structure and types of robots, the scientists who developed robots, the history of artificial intelligence, the use of artificial intelligence robots, and future job changes while taking a step closer to the incredible scientific technology that has now become a major part of our lives.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4134

 

 

We Are Water

1. Publication Details

 

Title | We Are Water
Author | Yi Jeongmo, Kim Jinhyeok
Publisher | AJA Publishing
Publication Date | 2020-09-07
ISBN | 9791188236206
No. of pages | 48
Dimensions | 185 * 230

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Ro Jeong-eem
Email | aja0388@daum.net
Phone | +82-10-8147-3772

 

3. Book Intro

 

Readers can imagine a water molecule so small it is invisible to the naked eye, and observe the shape of a water molecule discovered mathematically. At the end of the book, Director Yi Jeongmo uses a Q&A format to explain the things children may want to know more about when it comes to chemistry and water. In particular, he introduces the hometown of recently discovered elements, in other words the place where they originated. The home of elements that start from the Big Bang to stars, supernovas and neutron stars, clearly shows that the history of the universe lies inside the periodic table. This will make chemistry fun and guide children in their future study of chemistry before they are required to memorize the periodic table.
There are many adults who, when they think of chemistry, say they remember struggling to memorize the periodic table. It is easy to think of the periodic table as a table listing elements, key in studying chemistry, but the periodic table is the history of the birth of elements and the history of life and the universe. The reason hydrogen is the first element in the periodic table is because it was the first element that was created in the universe. Since it was the first to appear, naturally, it is the smallest and the most abundant in space. This is why we begin to study chemistry with Big History.
When children move onto higher grades and encounter the periodic table and its 118 elements as they start studying chemistry, they are likely to be intimidated or burdened. But if they begin by meeting the elements one by one from the perspective of Big History, the periodic table will feel like a beautiful map orderly displaying the history of life and the universe.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=3788

 

 

Your Brain Rocks! Brain Explorers! Unlock the Secret 1~2

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Your Brain Rocks! Brain Explorers! Unlock the Secret 1~2
Author | Jeong Jaeseung and others
Publisher | BOOK21
Publication Date | 2019-09-18
ISBN | 9788950983079
No. of pages | 172
Dimensions | 153 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | LEE, YUNKYUNG
Email | tynytoon@book21.co.kr
Phone | +82-31-955-2119

 

3. Book Intro

 

This book was created by Professor Jeong Jae-seung of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology for children and teenagers. He emphasizes that brain science is the ‘science of the mind’ that can be the key to knowing oneself and understanding others. In this book, aliens from a distant unknown planet observe the daily lives of people on Earth, and then send a report on their study of people on Earth to their own planet. People on Earth are excessively concerned about their outer appearance, don’t remember what happened the day before, and are sometimes too emotional. What kind of content will the aliens include in their report? An alien named Rahood first says that people are strange animals that cannot be understood, but steadily becomes to understand people on Earth. Likewise, the author hopes children become to understand themselves and others in the process of creating a ‘Research Report on People on Earth’ together with the aliens.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4059

 

 

A Girl Who Desires Appropriate Technology

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Girl Who Desires Appropriate Technology
Author | Jo Seungyeon
Publisher | Danielstone Publishing
Publication Date | 2013-09-25
ISBN | 9788958074656
No. of pages | 190
Dimensions | 145 * 205

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kim Jeongwoo
Email | kimjeongwoo@ddstone.com
Phone | +82-2337-3671

 

3. Book Intro

 

Appropriate technology is a hope for the world.
Appropriate technology enables sustainable production and consumption of a local community in the context of its political, cultural, and environmental conditions, eventually contributing to improving the quality of life for humans. Key examples of appropriate technology are: relief products such as the LifeStraw; technology related to agriculture such as the Super MoneyMaker Pump, a manual water supply pump; and educational products such as the XO-1 computer of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC).
Jo Seungyeon, a 14 year-old student, heard about this difficult-to-understand-technology for the first time at a special lecture by professor Jang Suyoung at Pohang University of Science and Technology. She was shocked that only 10% of the world enjoys its technological benefits and determined to become an expert in appropriate technology for the remaining 90%. She didn’t neglect her dream. Rather she fed, watered and exercised it so that it could expand. This book includes all the joy, delight and despair she experienced during this process. It also serves as a great introduction to appropriate technology because it includes information that can only be found in professional books like the definition, necessity and precautions of appropriate technology, which are explained in “Knowledge Recharge Station,” a part of the book.
It is easy to understand the hard concept since it is written in the words and writings of a teenager and an imaginative dialogue between an imaginary character (acting the role of appropriate technology) and Seungyeon is engaging and fun. The author, a non-professional and pre-novice, explains various aspects of appropriate technology from her level of expertise. Thus, everybody should find the book straightforward to read. It can be a guide to readers unfamiliar with the concept of appropriate technology.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=1424

 

 

A World-Changing Story of Powder

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A World-Changing Story of Powder
Author | Choi Huigyu, Jung Yuna, Park Beomhui
Publisher | MIND BRIDGE
Publication Date | 2018-12-15
ISBN | 9791189010041
No. of pages | 116
Dimensions | 188 * 255

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Keumjeong
Email | vivacomic@daum.net
Phone | +82-07-7570-8869

 

3. Book Intro

 

Tasty powder, scary powder, fascinating powder!
Listen to the story of powders, from flour to fine dust!
Seventeen powders that we commonly come across in our daily lives are introduced in this book, from flour and sugar to yellow dust, powdered medicine, asbestos powder, toner and sodium bicarbonate. Some are tasty powders, such as flour and sugar, and some are curing powders, such as powdered medicine and micro-capsules, and some are scary powders that harm our bodies like asbestos, yellow dust and fine dust. And others are useful powders like liquid crystals, which are used in mobile phones and televisions, and the powders used in fireworks at festivals.
This book deals with an unfamiliar scientific field, or particle technology. Herem powder is the main character, and this powder has a conversation with children, all at a level the child readers can understand. As you talk with the powder, you will be able to learn various characteristics about it as well as gain curiosity about scientific principles and the world around us.

* k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=2425

 

 

Cooking Science Lab for kids

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Cooking Science Lab for kids
Subtitle | Awesome Science Experiments in Kitchen
Author | Jeong Juhyeon, Kim Haejin
Publisher | BONUS PUBLISHING CO
Publication Date | 2020-04-10
ISBN | 9788964944318
No. of pages | 144
Dimensions | 210 * 275

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Ahn Jeonghee
Email | bonus@bonusbook.co.kr
Phone | +82-2-333-3114

 

3. Book Intro

 

Textbooks filled with difficult scientific terminologies are far from fun. But what would it be like if you could learn science while cooking? Cooking steamed eggs teaches you about “currents,” and making sweet candy Dalgona teaches about the concept of “dissolution.” Cooking delicious foods and sweet desserts will bring children closer to science.
While making dishes with the guidance of an elementary school teacher and cooking expert, children can learn accurate scientific principles.

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