What Does a Chemist Do? From Test Tubes to Factories
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Text by Ilya Vorotyntsev, illustrated by Natalya Zaripova
The Cool Jobs series uncovers the hidden side of various professions, revealing their complexity, history, and philosophy. The fourth book in the series, featuring chemists, reveals the fascinating world behind the science, showing young readers how curiosity about the way things work can grow into a real profession.
What does a chemist actually do? How are new materials developed, medicines created, and industrial processes designed? Can chemistry help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges? Written by Ilya Vorotyntsev, a professor and Doctor of Technical Sciences actively involved in applied research and technological development, this richly illustrated nonfiction book takes readers behind the scenes of a profession that shapes the world around us. From laboratory experiments to large-scale industrial production, children discover how chemists think, solve problems, collaborate with other specialists, and turn scientific ideas into practical solutions.
Part of the Cool Jobs series, the book goes beyond familiar job descriptions to uncover the hidden complexity, everyday realities, and underlying philosophy of a profession. By connecting scientific concepts with real people, meaningful challenges, and future possibilities, it makes chemistry more accessible and engaging while helping children imagine how their interests might translate into a career.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Each book focuses on a unique profession, blending information with visual appeal.
Transforms chemistry from a potentially intimidating school subject into an accessible exploration of discovery, experimentation, and real-world problem-solving.
Goes beyond stereotypes to reveal what chemists actually do, how they think, what skills they need, and what an ordinary working day looks like.
Connects children’s natural desire to understand the world with tangible career opportunities in research, engineering, materials science, and industry.
Ilya Vorotyntsev, a professor and Doctor of Technical Sciences, brings the perspective of a practicing scientist whose work connects scientific research with real technological applications.
Non-fiction Age: 10+ Pages: 72 Size: 230*300 mm Published in 2026 by Alpina Kids
