Growing Up in the Universe

Oxford professor Richard Dawkins presents a series of lectures on life, the universe, and our place in it. With brilliance and clarity, Dawkins unravels an educational gem that will mesmerize young and old alike. Illuminating demonstrations, wildlife, virtual reality, and special guests (including Douglas Adams) all combine to make this collection a timeless classic.
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Children were founded by Michael Faraday in 1825, with himself as the inaugural lecturer. The 1991 lecturer was Richard Dawkins whose five one-hour lectures, originally televised by the BBC, are now available free online, courtesy of The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.


Praise for 'Growing Up in the Universe':

"Science as epiphany! An instinctive teacher, Richard Dawkins increases our understanding of the universe and provokes our wonder at it in equal measure." - The Most Reverend Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Church of Scotland.

"Richard Dawkins is smart, compassionate, and true like ice, like fire."
- Penn & Teller.

"Dawkins's capacity for clear explanation, assisted by excellent and often beautiful illustrations, is formidable."
- Quentin de la Bedoyere, Catholic Herald.