This series presents a well-illustrated and informative exploration of the natural world within a context which presents God as creator and science as a way of finding out about His creation. Other books in the series include “Space & Time”, “Rocks & Plants” and “Fish, Bugs & Birds”. They present a positive approach to viewing God as creating through the use of natural processes which we can use science to understand and generally follow their stated claim that “these books are about the wonders of God’s creation, not so much about when each event took place”. The books are well-presented and colourful with an engaging mix of photos, cartoons, side-notes and relevant Bible verses.

This series presents a well-illustrated and informative exploration of the natural world within a context which presents God as creator and science as a way of finding out about His creation. Other books in the series include “Space & Time”, “Sky & Sea” and “Fish, Bugs & Birds”. They present a positive approach to viewing God as creating through the use of natural processes which we can use science to understand and generally follow their stated claim that “these books are about the wonders of God’s creation, not so much about when each event took place”. The books are well-presented and colourful with an engaging mix of photos, cartoons, side-notes and relevant Bible verses.

This series presents a well-illustrated and informative exploration of the natural world within a context which presents God as creator and science as a way of finding out about His creation. Other books in the series include “Space & Time”, “Rocks & Plants” and “Sky & Sea”. They present a positive approach to viewing God as creating through the use of natural processes which we can use science to understand and generally follow their stated claim that “these books are about the wonders of God’s creation, not so much about when each event took place”. The books are well-presented and colourful with an engaging mix of photos, cartoons, side-notes and relevant Bible verses.

This devotional book will teaches kids about the importance of creation care and how it can draw them closer to God. Each devotion includes a Scripture verse, a “Connection” section to help kids apply both the biblical and environmental lessons, and a “What Can I Do?” section with a takeaway activity. Jokes and ‘fun facts’ are also included throughout the devotion to make this book fun, informative, and interesting to readers.

This colourful and interactive play book features 7 puzzle pieces which fit into the pages throughout the description of God’s creation. The pages roughly follow the order outlined in the Genesis 1 creation story but focusing on the categories referenced rather than days, timing or process: “God filled the waters with plenty of fish. He made sea creatures that swim and crawl”. Each page introduces a new aspect of God’s creation, gradually building up a picture which includes all 7 puzzle pieces.

A well-presented, in-depth guide to the science & religion dialogue for young people written from a Christian perspective and supporting a mainstream view of scientific exploration and discovery. This book offers a great introduction to the interactions of science and faith throughout history and today for interested young people and adults!

This imaginatively presented book promotes the idea of God as creative and creator. The book does not focus specifically on ideas from Genesis but uses different elements of scripture regarding God as creator and no focus or discussion is given to timescales or methods of creation. Scientific exploration of space is presented as a way of exploring God’s creativity and finding out about His universe.

This creatively presented book provides a colourful and interactive introduction to God’s creation and humanity's responsibility for the planet. The pages roughly follow the order outlined in the Genesis 1 creation story but focusing on the categories referenced rather than days, timing or process. The narrative describes the wonder, variety and complexity of God’s creation in a way which is generally compatible with scientific understanding and draws out the idea that humanity has made a mess of the beautiful creation God put around us. This book provides an engaging introduction to God’s creation, our place in it and the challenge of our responsibility to care for it.

“How do mothers and fathers—whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans—pass down traits to their children?” This was Gregor Mendel’s fixation, and through careful experimentation with peas, he developed his theory of heredity.  His work laid the foundation for today’s genetic research, and he is referred to as the “father of modern genetics”. Readers glimpse the curiosity, religious life, and work ethic of an early scientist whose ground-breaking work was only given serious consideration after his death. This is a good book for children and also for parents who want to increase their understanding of how genetic traits are passed from generation to generation.

"When a meteorite crashes into Sam's school bike shed, his class have a LOT of questions about space, the universe, and life on earth. But can they believe in God AND the Big Bang? They make some cool discoveries that show them that the answer is a clear yes. A fact-filled and thought-provoking story that will make you chuckle." Written by a top scientist and a well-known children's author this book gives a great introduction to a number of key questions about the interactions of science and faith through the eyes of a curious 'science geek' and his classmates.

In this book ten respected scientists share their life stories and their reflections on science and faith. What led them to become scientists? Why did they embrace Christianity? And how do they relate their religious beliefs to the science that they do in the lab? The stories that they tell help us to see that when it comes to answering some of lifes big questions we do well to listen for the insights from both science and faith. Contributors include: Dr Francis Collins, Professor Alister McGrath, Dr Ard Louis, Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Professor Bill Newsome, Rev Dr John Polkinghorn, Rev Dr Alasdair Coles, Dr Deborah Haarsma, Professor Rosalind Picard, Professor John Bryant.

Messy Church Does Science offers Messy Churches the tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary; and enable children and adults alike to appreciate the wonder of creation. Ten sessions provide inspiration for the Bible-based activities element of Messy Church. The activities will also provide inspiration for anyone looking to explore science an a faith-friendly way with children and families.

In The Curious Crime, Julia Golding has created a truly wonderful exploration of what it means to be human. From the outset we are invited to consider the realities of life in times gone by in a world that draws on our own history. But the mysterious world of the museum also introduces a fascinating distinction, prompting us to imagine a place where asking certain types of question is praised, while other questions are scorned or even forbidden. Through the enquiring eyes of Ree and Henry we discover how asking all kinds of questions is not only necessary for investigating a crime, but fundamental to being human. The fascinating characters we meet in The Curious Crime show us how all human endeavours, including art, music, poetry, science, engineering, and religion are connected by creativity, imagination, and an insatiable quest for better understanding of the world around us. This extraordinary book encourages us to consider the mysteries of humanity from the bonds of friendship and family to the wonders of our world and the universe of which we are a part. This story will inspire and empower readers to ask questions, explore their world and take their place in the irresistible search for answers handed down from one generation of humans to the next.

Welcome to Wonder Zone - Discovering God's Wonderful World! This amazing new five-day children’s holiday club resource from Scripture Union and The Faraday Institute contains all that you need to host a holiday club using a fun science theme that will have children in their element. 

Whether beginner or boffin, you’ll find your home at Wonder Zone!  With fun science-based activities and experiments, input from real scientists and all kinds of opportunities to explore big questions, these resources encourage children to explore the wonders of the world and discover how the God behind all of it wants to get to know them! Along the way, they will experience the fun of discovery, explore the wonders of the universe, investigate light and colour, be awed by the diversity of the natural world and encounter robots and artificial intelligence. Children and adults alike will find out about who God is and how exploring science and following him can go hand in hand.

With all the fun elements that Scripture Union resources are known for - dramas, songs, videos, activities and games, and input from Faraday Institute scientists and theologians, this is a resource like no other. This is the ideal resource for church groups who want to support, celebrate and encourage children and young people in engaging with the wonders, possibilities and questions of science and its interactions with the Bible and Christian faith.  The flexible program allows for clubs with shorter or longer time scales and also comes with lots of suggestions for how to expand the club to include parents, carers and families or to use the resources in a different context.

Ideal for churches, assemblies or other Christian contexts. This wonderful song from Rend Collective's first kids album (Sparkle. Pop. Rampage.) celebrates God's creativity through a fun and engaging list of a whole variety of wonderful things God has made. From apple juice, sunflowers, penguins and rhinos, to wildebeest, moustaches, earlobes and wormholes... "You made my atoms and all my organs, Every strand of DNA, You are the artist, we are the canvas. We’re uniquely wonderfully made!" Click here for the youtube video

God has given us lots of clues about how He made animals. This is how we think He did it. Discover how all living things have their own special pattern hidden inside them. Follow the amazing processes of how our world became filled with wonderful creatures.

The ‘God Made’ series encourages young children to explore and discover more about the world around them, and tells them about the loving God who made it all. Scientific ideas about how everything came to be are simply explained through the lively narrative and amazing illustrations, leaving children full of wonder at God’s creativity, love, and power. With input from The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, and fun experiments for curious young scientists to try, this series is an ideal way to help children engage with and celebrate God and His universe.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

Take to the skies in this adventure and zoom off into space , exploring the scientific discoveries of the technological age. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery.

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

On this adventure, Harriet and Milton meet the great Victorian scientists. Voyage with Darwin as he worked out his theory of Evolution. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery.

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating the beginning of the modern scientific age - experiment with Boyle and Hooke, and meet Newton. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery.

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating our place in the universe.  Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. - from the Islamic Golden Age to the Renaissance, and meet Galileo! 

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

First stop on the quest is cave paintings - who did them? What did they mean, and what can they show us about our ancestors?  Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery.

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together.

Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?

On this adventure Harriet and Milton are investigating who the first scientists were. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery - become a Mesopotamian stargazer, cast your vote in 'Greece has Scientific Talent', and meet Pythagoras!

Written by Julia Golding (winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006) with Andrew Briggs (Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford) and Roger Wagner (artist and author), inspired by their book: The Penultimate Curiosity.

Also available as an ebook.

This excellent website from our friends at LASAR (Learning About Science And Religion) is packed with exciting activities and resources to help you explore all sorts of questions and topics about science and religious faith. 

Their website includes topics like fossils, evolution and adaptation, and interpreting the Bible. as well as sections about Galileo, thinking about miracles and much more!

The Never Off Topic website is a great companion to our pages full of Big Questions about topics like dinosaurs, evolution and the Bible.

CLICK HERE to visit the site and continue your journey of exploration! 

"The beautiful pictures and the way it’s laid out just made me want to read more." – Isaac, 9

Ever wondered how your eye works? Or what caused the formation of the universe? Then Book of Wonders is for you!

Book of Wonders is crammed full of facts, figures and fantastic pictures of the world around you from the greatest galaxies to the tiniest microbes. Whether you're amazed by atoms, flabbergasted by fungi or captivated by comets, you'll find something to blow your mind! Not only that, but you'll be able to explore your place in this amazing universe and meet Jesus, the one who a man called John in the Bible calls the source of creation.

Book of Wonders is a captivating, beautifully illustrated book that helps children to explore science and faith. Children will be amazed by the intricately detailed illustrations as they learn about themselves, the world, the universe and more importantly, the God behind it all. 

Get ready to dive into a world of discovery and wonder! Book of Wonders has been produced in collaboration with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion.

"An excellent mix of science and the Christian faith, showing how they work together and is not something where you have to believe in one or the other." Austin, 10

Enhance the Book of Wonders experience!

This amazing activity book works alongside the Book of Wonders to help you explore even more about yourself, the world around you, the planet you live on and the whole wide universe!

An A4 activity book full of puzzles, experiments, information, activities, colouring and much, much more to help you find out about the world around you and the God who made everything.

One ordinary meeting of the science club at Parkview Primary School becomes extraordinary when their teacher takes them back in time to 1843 to meet Christian inventor Charles Babbage. There they learn about his latest invention, the Difference Engine, but they have to be careful – if they’re not back in an hour they’ll be stuck in the nineteenth century forever!

This brilliantly fun graphic novel for 7- to 9-year olds is a fantastic time travel adventure that will keep kids on the edge of their seats. Children will love the memorable characters and colourful artwork from illustrator Laura Borio that brings to life Fiona Veitch Smith’s entertaining story, and the graphic novel format is perfect for kids beginning to explore their own independent reading.

As they follow the journey of the science club, children will learn about the history of the computer and its inventor, Charles Babbage, and about how science and faith go hand in hand. Produced in partnership with The Faraday Institute, it ties in with the National Science Curriculum for Key Stage 2, making it ideal for reading in the classroom as well as at home.

Meet Christy a determined young girl, who is passionate about saving the planet.

Along with her boyfriend geeky Sam and best friend Amira and other school mates, they win a science competition and an opportunity to travel to Ecuador to write travel blogs. Excitement and anticipation for the trip is overshadowed by a HUGE dilemma for conscientious Christy. Can they get there in an eco-friendly way? Will she have to miss out on a trip of a lifetime to see the wildlife and experience the culture of Ecuador because of her principles? How best can she do her part to care for God’s creation? After finding a brilliant solution, once in Ecuador, Christy and her fellow adventurers discover the trip is not all that it seems! 

A gripping adventure for any child passionate about wildlife of the rainforest, endangered ecosystems and being a responsible eco-warrior.

See also Science Geek Sam and his secret logbook for a further fact-filled and thought-provoking story featuring Christy and Sam and their classmates.

From the diplodocus to pterodactyls, God Made the Dinosaurs is jam-packed with fascinating facts and interesting information about the creatures that once roamed earth, sea and sky.

This beautifully illustrated book will teach 7- to 9-year-olds all about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, from the familiar T-Rex to lesser-known species, highlighting how these amazing animals show the wonder of God's creation.

Children will love learning more about their favourite dinosaurs, as well as discovering how we know about these incredible creatures. God Made the Dinosaurs looks at how we’ve learned from fossils and genetics, and introduces palaeontologists and other scientists who have contributed towards our understanding of God’s creation.

Produced in collaboration with the Faraday Institute, and with Jesús Sotés’ incredible artwork bringing every page to brightly-coloured life, God Made the Dinosaurs will teach kids how science and religion can work together to teach us about the world that God has created and fill them with awe for the majestic creatures that walked the earth so long ago.

Have you ever wondered how the universe began, what the point of life might be, or whether God likes science? Then this is the book for you! 101 Great Big Questions asked by children, with fascinating responses from leading experts in the areas of science, theology, philosophy and beyond! Explore questions about the universe from the Big Bang and beginnings to what might happen in the future.

Discover what the experts think about:

• could humans ever become mermaids?
• do other animals have religions?
• why the Bible doesn’t mention dinosaurs?
• could Jesus get out of a black hole?
• can science prove the existence of God?
• and does God like aliens?

Read personal stories from world class scientists and theologians about their experiences of exploring their own big questions about God, life, and the amazing universe we live in. Contributors include Dr Jennifer Wiseman, The Revd Prof. David Wilkinson, The Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt, Dr Katharine Hayhoe, Prof. Tom Shakespeare, Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Prof. Rosalind Picard, The Rt. Revd Prof., Dr N T Wright, and Dr Francis S. Collins.

Perfect for budding scientists, theologians, and all those curious about the really big questions of life. This exciting question and answer-based book for 7+ year olds to explore key questions asked by children about science-faith interactions. The ‘handbook’ style is intended to encourage readers to dip in and out of the different chapters rather than reading through. Answers contributed by world-class knowledgeable scientists and theologians are presented in a clear, engaging and open-ended style.

Space exploration often inspires awe, wonder and enthusiasm about the natural world.

Click here to view a video compiled by The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Youth and Schools Programme to help young people think about the role of awe and wonder in inspiring and responding to scientific exploration. Science is a hugely valuable way for humans to engage with the natural world, and this experience becomes even richer and more exciting when we also explore the relevant cultural, historical, religious, psychological, and other, aspects of the topics and questions with which we're engaging.

Kids ask a lot of questions. When those questions come to hard topics about science and faith it can be tempting to dismiss them or brush them off or to think they are too young to engage with the questions. But often this shows children that their questions are not welcome and that their curiosity is dangerous. Lizzie Henderson and Faith Stults both work on developing resources for children to engage in the science and faith conversation and they sit down to talk about ways to encourage questions and creativity so that children can grow up with the tools to explore hard concepts without fear and without the thought that they must choose between faith and science. Click here to listen in on their chat.

Click here to join the 'Now There’s a T H O U G H T' bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. Louise, your podcast host, is joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and conservation scientist and kids communicator Steph Bryant to ask questions about questions. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…

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How can we help pupils to make sense of Science-Religion encounters in the classroom, when so little dialogue and discussion happens at the planning stages of curriculum development?

The National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER) Research Centre provides materials for teachers, curriculum designers, teacher educators and researchers interested in this topic. 

Click here to explore their work and toolkits, which tackle questions like: 'What are science/religion encounters and how can I prepare for them?', 'How can I foster collaboration between the RE and science departments in my school?' and 'How can I use questioning to explore the unexpected without losing control?'