Phenomenal Moments invites readers to spot the science hidden in dramatic close‑up images and then flip the page for clear explanations. Arranged in five themed sections, the book turns observation into a playful guessing game featuring 12 extreme close‑ups and many more photographs. Many images are by MIT researcher Felice Frankel, whose work has appeared in major publications; she is an AAAS Fellow and a Guggenheim Fellow.
Can You Tell? 12 Extreme Close‑Ups That Reveal the Hidden Science Around Us
Phenomenal Moments invites readers to spot the science hidden in dramatic close‑up images and then flip the page for clear explanations. Arranged in five themed sections, the book turns observation into a playful guessing game featuring 12 extreme close‑ups and many more photographs. Many images are by MIT researcher Felice Frankel, whose work has appeared in major publications; she is an AAAS Fellow and a Guggenheim Fellow.
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Can You Tell? 12 Extreme Close‑Ups That Reveal the Hidden Science Around Us
Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us (Candlewick/MiTeenPress, November 4, 2025) is a joyful, image‑driven invitation to notice the science hiding in plain sight. Organized into five themed sections, the book turns careful observation into a playful guessing game: striking close‑ups prompt readers to identify the chemical, physical, or natural process at work, and the answer appears with a turn of the page.
The book features 12 extreme close‑up images and a variety of other photographs—many taken by MIT researcher and acclaimed science photographer Felice Frankel. Frankel's images encourage curiosity and critical thinking by isolating textures, colors, and patterns that reveal underlying processes when explained. Images are republished with permission. (Click to expand images to full screen.)
About the photographer
Felice Frankel is a prominent science photographer and an MIT research scientist. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Newsweek, Nature, and Scientific American. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Why this book matters: It transforms ordinary observation into hands‑on discovery, making scientific concepts accessible and engaging for curious readers and educators alike.