Iamiqué, a publishing house based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was founded in 2000 by biologist Ileana Lotersztain and physicist Carla Barendes. The pair aimed to create a resource that would address interesting and enjoyable scientific topics for children. Their dedication led to the creation of the Sopa de Ciencias series of children’s books.
The series, which began with Chemistry even in the soup in 2014, explores how science impacts our daily lives. The book showcases how chemistry is present in our everyday surroundings through the character Silvana, a chemistry graduate who demonstrates this field of science to her sister Marina. The success of this book led to the creation of more titles in the series such as Ecology even in the soup, Mathematics even in the soup, Physics even in the soup, and Biology even in the soup. Each book is authored by experts in their respective fields who spend time with children to explain concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Ediciones Iamiqué emphasizes teamwork, respect for readers, and thorough fact-checking in its publications. In addition to their works on science topics, they have also explored social sciences, history of technology, and philosophy. They work closely with authors and illustrators to bring their ideas to life through engaging and informative storytelling.
The five books in the Science Soup series are available for purchase online. These books aim to nurture curiosity and a love for learning while covering a wide range of scientific topics relatable ways. The creators’ commitment has resulted in an accessible and engaging resource that makes science education enjoyable for children.
