The Science Soup series of children’s books, published by the Argentine publishing house Iamiqué, is a unique collection that explores how science impacts our daily lives. From understanding why we cry when cutting onions to how video games work, these books are designed to make science accessible and engaging for young readers.
Carla Barendes, born in Buenos Aires in 1964 and editor of the series, shared with The Day that the collection began with the book “Chemistry even in the soup” in 2014. This book introduced readers to Silvana, a chemistry graduate who demonstrated to her sister Marina how science is present in our everyday surroundings. The success of this book led to the creation of more titles in the series such as Ecology even in the soup, Mathematics even in the soup, Physics even in the soup, and Biology even in the soup. Each book is authored by experts in their respective fields who spend time with children to explain complex concepts in a fun and engaging way.
The founders of Iamiqué publishing house, biologist Ileana Lotersztain and physicist Carla Barendes established Ediciones Iamiqué in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2000. They were driven by a passion for sharing their knowledge and making science accessible and enjoyable for children. They started with small science books before transitioning to full-length children’s books. Their dedication to making science education enjoyable and accessible has earned them a reputation as one of Argentina’s leading publishers of scientific literature for children.
In addition to their works on science topics, Barendes and Lotersztain have also explored social sciences, history of technology, and philosophy through their books. They work closely with authors and illustrators to ensure that their ideas are brought to life through engaging storytelling that is both informative and fun for readers of all ages.
The Sopa de Ciencias series features five books that are available for purchase online today. These books aim to spark curiosity and instill a love for learning among young readers while covering a wide range of scientific topics through relatable storytelling techniques. Whether you’re interested in chemistry or ecology or physics or biology or any other topic related to science – this series has something for everyone!
