In the beginning, the classmates are on a field trip downtown and get distracted by a yummy scent. They follow it and find a restaurant. What is that mouth-watering dish that everyone is ordering?

Whoa - a cute critter appears! Dao can take them to where ramen was invented! Now what self-respecting kid would say no to that? Dao brings Emma and Ethan back to Japan in the s. Together they zip through the decades to witness the evolution of street food, birth of instant ramen, and the exploding popularity of restaurants like Momofuku around the globe! This delightful tale shares the story of how this iconic noodle journeyed from China to worldwide acclaim as both comfort food and instant grub, beloved by bellies of all ages. Thanks for spreading awareness of Asian culture through its delicious cuisine!

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We've assembled a team of creative pros, who are collaborating to make the story of ramen entertaining and educational. Oliver Chin is the author of many children's books including the series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac and Julie Black Belt , graphic novel 9 of 1: Insights from Basketball's Brightest Big Man. He leads the art studio Liberum Donum www. Joy Liu-Trujillo is a professional graphic designer www. For the few, the proud Surviving as a small press is a constant struggle.

But we are grateful that fans have always appreciated our stories' quality messages and attractive illustrations. Your contributions will help cover the illustration, design, printing, and shipping costs of our first print run. Millions of people love ramen around the globe. We need your help to get the word out! Tell your friends and family about this campaign! Join us on our brand new journey of The Asian Hall of Fame!

In our sequels we plan to discover more awesome inventions and explore China, India, Korea, and other countries. Feel free to contact us at info immedium. Immedium has published nearly 50 wonderful books since , including the successful Kickstarter campaign for Good Dream, Bad Dream. We have a consistent track record of producing beautiful picture books that children want to read again and again. We've just given the final manuscript to Juan Calle who is creating the artwork and Joy Liu-Trujillo is designing the layout.

We are very confident that we'll deliver you a fantastic storybook as a holiday gift. Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ. Aug 7, - Sep 6, 30 days. Share this project Done.

Asian Scientist Junior

The Discovery of Ramen: Asian Hall of Fame children's book. Illustrated with manga comic book art, the story starts our Asia American series. Learn how this hot food cooking craze began in Japan! There has never been a U.

This is a "behind the scenes" sequence of page 9. Juan draws the rough draft, revises it, and then colors the page. Support Select this reward. Come join us on our quest to awaken each child's inner scientist and possibly inspire Asia's next Nobel Laureate! When Tu Youyou was sixteen, she nearly died after falling ill with tuberculosis.

Youyou resolved to study medicine to help others who were sick. She later discovered a new medicine to treat malaria, which saved millions of lives and won her the Nobel Prize! As a young surgeon, Shinya realized that there were many diseases that even talented surgeons and doctors cannot cure.

To help scientists study diseases more easily, Shinya found a simple way to create stem cells from skin cells in the laboratory. Not only did his incredible discovery win him the Nobel Prize, it has also brought hope to millions of patients and their families around the world. Coral reefs are home to so many different kinds of sea creatures that they are known as the rainforests of the seas. Sadly, coral reefs all around the world are dying, but Chou Loke Ming is on a mission to help them recover.

Loke Ming went from being a village boy to a coral doctor, and is saving the world one coral at a time. The elements of the periodic table make up everything in the universe. New elements are very hard to discover. As a child, Udupi Rao would dream about outer space, where the stars and planets live. When Udupi grew up, he learnt how to build machines called satellites that can be sent into outer space aboard a rocket. As a child, Chang Meemann was curious about animals and plants in nature. She decided to become a paleontologist— someone who learns about dinosaurs and ancient fish by studying their remains, known as fossils.

With her keen research skills, she became the first woman director of an important research center in China studying fossils. Here's a sneak peak into what we've been building up the past few days!

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We've assembled six custom-built LEGO minifigures representing each of our inspiring scientists! Get the royal treatment now! If you're like us and you love LEGO figurines, we've got a treat for you! Get the Legendary pack now! The trickiest part of the project is mostly done; the stories are completed and fully illustrated. Our plan is to move into the production stage as soon as we have the necessary funds.


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While this may be our first time on Kickstarter, this is not our first book. Our team of PhD-level editors has over 15 years of collective experience in handling publishing projects. To further reduce the risks involved, we have selected a reputable and reliable printing company.

With your support, we are confident that we will be able to deliver the books to you by October —well in time for the festive holidays! There may be logistical issues with getting bulk orders delivered overseas, but we are located in one of the most well-connected cities in the world and will find a way to reach you! Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ. Thank you for inspiring children all over the world to embrace science and technology!

Treat a child to a beautifully illustrated hardcover copy of one book from the Asian Scientist Junior series. Tell us which of the six books you'd like in the comments section.