Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries

Have you ever wondered about atoms, wormholes, and antimatter?

Meet the invisible forces that guide everything from the smallest particles to the shape of the cosmos. Blow your mind with theories of space and time. Travel through the galaxies to discover black holes, gravitational waves, strange stars and so much more with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith and her trusted guinea pig guide, Biscuit.

For ages 8-12 years, this exciting new book, written by Lisa Harvey-Smith and illustrated by Aidan Ryan, is available to order now. 

You can also download the free Teacher's Notes that accompany the book.

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Book launch events - coming soon!

SYDNEY 

Gleebooks - Saturday 5th April at 2pm 

CANBERRA

Questacon - Sunday 6th April at 10:30am

MELBOURNE

Readings Bookshop - Monday 7th April at 4.30pm

Events are free, and suitable for all ages. More dates will be announced soon.

Speaking and MC services

  • Conferences and events

    Book an inspiring keynote speaker for your next conference or event. Enquire about speaking services via the contact page. 

  • School talks

    Need an astrophysicist and passionate STEM ambassador to excite students and answer those prickly questions about black holes, stars and planets? Get in touch!

  • Emcee and panel hosting

    Elevate your event with a seasoned emcee, presenter and host, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith.
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Help me bring STEM reading to more children across Australia.

Donate books to a deserving school or community group in Australia. If you gift ten or more books, I'll give a free science talk to the students via zoom!

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Recent book donations

Ella Haddad, Member for Clark in Tasmania, has generously donated ten of my STEM books to a local public school. I look forward to speaking with the children soon!

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About Lisa Harvey-Smith

I'm an astrophysicist, science communicator, Professor of Practice and former Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador. I am the author of seven science books for adults and children. Over the past 20 years I have given hundreds of talks at schools, conferences, STEM events, science and writers festivals, museums, planetariums, public shows and presented astronomy on television shows and documentaries including ABC Stargazing Live.

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