Beckman story book
"Questions Led the Way: May's Misadventures at the Beckman Institute"
A book about asking questions, becoming a scientist and visiting the Beckman Institute.
Meet May.
She’s 10 years old, has a bearded dragon named Bella and is full of questions. One day, her class takes a field trip to the Beckman Institute, where she learns that scientists ask countless questions, too.
She’s 10 years old, has a bearded dragon named Bella and is full of questions. One day, her class takes a field trip to the Beckman Institute, where she learns that scientists ask countless questions, too.
“Questions Led the Way” was written to introduce children visiting the Beckman Institute to the building itself and give them an idea of what it’s like to be a scientist. It introduces a young Arnold Beckman, who founded the institute, and includes a teacher based on Ted Brown, the institute’s founding director.
“Questions Led the Way” was written to introduce children visiting the Beckman Institute to the building itself and give them an idea of what it’s like to be a scientist. It introduces a young Arnold Beckman, who founded the institute, and includes a teacher based on Ted Brown, the institute’s founding director.
Readers familiar with the building will recognize its architecture and art in the illustrations.
“Questions Led the Way” offers a fun look at STEM careers and helps students see themselves in the research happening each day at Beckman.
Readers familiar with the building will recognize its architecture and art in the illustrations.
“Questions Led the Way” offers a fun look at STEM careers and helps students see themselves in the research happening each day at Beckman.
Get your own copy
The institute’s goal is to get the book into every elementary school classroom in Champaign County. Are you a teacher and want a copy? Email Lexie Kesler.
Want to buy a copy? We hope to be able to offer it for sale soon. Complete this form to express your interest and we’ll email you when it’s available.
Lexie Kesler and Jenna Kurtzweil wrote the book, Taylor Woolley illustrated it and Lindy Carlisle designed it.
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Contact us.
Lexie Kesler
Email: lkesler@illinois.edu
Bella the Bearded Dragon
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology