May 21, 2024 10:06 pm
Science Soup series aims to fuel children’s curiosity

Ediciones Iamiqué is an Argentine publishing house founded by biologist Ileana Lotersztain and physicist Carla Barendes in Buenos Aires in 2000. Their passion for scientific dissemination led them to create a publishing house that focuses on making science accessible and fun for children. The success of their first book, Chemistry even in the soup (2014), led to the creation of the Sopa de Ciencias series, which quickly gained popularity and sold out within months of its release.

The Science Soup series consists of five books that cover a range of scientific topics including Ecology, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology. Each book is written by experts in the respective fields who spend time with children explaining their area of study through engaging activities. Barendes emphasized the importance of sparking curiosity in children and encouraging them to ask questions and seek out answers, ensuring that their interest in science stays strong as they grow older.

Beyond publishing, Barendes and Lotersztain have also ventured into working with insurance agencies to provide specialized travel insurance for extreme sports enthusiasts. They have developed insurance plans for a variety of activities, including cycling, horseback riding, jet skiing, rock climbing, and more. These insurance plans offer protection for individuals participating in these activities, covering issues such as trip cancellation, accidents, and medical emergencies. By expanding into the insurance industry, Barendes and Lotersztain continue to find innovative ways to make science and safety accessible and relevant to people in various aspects of their lives.

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