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The Boy Who Played With Fusion: Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star
The Boy Who Played With Fusion: Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star
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At eleven, his grandmother's cancer diagnosis inspired him to seek new ways to produce medical isotopes.
And by fourteen, Taylor had built a reactor which produces temperatures hotter than the sun, becoming the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion.
How did Taylor manage all this? And how did his parents find the courage to give their son the support and freedom he needed to succeed? Here is an astonishing story of audacity, perseverance and passion -- and a boy whose world seems to have no limits.
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A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Inspiring story of a boy mastering nuclear fusion.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by extraordinary young talents pushing scientific boundaries, this book is a must-read. It captures the remarkable journey of Taylor, whose curiosity and determination turn complex science into something astonishingly personal and inspiring. You'll enjoy not only the science but also the inspiring family story behind this incredible achievement.