--- product_id: 647544201 title: "The Whiz Kids from DARPA: Book One" price: "€ 39.70" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/647544201-the-whiz-kids-from-darpa-book-one store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Whiz Kids from DARPA: Book One **Price:** € 39.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Whiz Kids from DARPA: Book One - **How much does it cost?** € 39.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/647544201-the-whiz-kids-from-darpa-book-one) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description They fight fires with Rock'n'Roll, capture spy satellites with a minivan and communicate with animals using pee, yes Pee! Written for middle school readers from 9 to 14 years old, The Whiz Kids from DARPA is a graphic novel that shows the first 10 stories of a group of young teens who go on funny missions and adventures using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to save the day. The group is also an example of diversity, comprised of an Asian American physicist on the Autism spectrum, a transgender computer hacker, a Hawaiian born African American weapons engineer, a Latinx linguist and former spy and a biologist who also happens to be a talking bear! Review: Brainy Little Bodies, Big Ideas: DARPA's Whiz Kids Will Make You Yours Love Science Again - Imagine cramming a PhD's worth of brainpower into a kid who still gets excited about recess? — That's the ingenious trick Ramon Gil pulls off with Whiz Kids from DARPA. By shrinking his adult scientists down to their childhood bodies, Gil gives readers the best of both worlds: the wide-eyed curiosity of youth and the intellectual firepower of seasoned experts. It's a narrative cheat code, and it works brilliantly. Each adventure drops this pint-sized powerhouse team into a genuine scientific mystery, and watching them crack it feels less like homework and more like a heist. Young readers can actually see themselves in these characters, which is half the battle when you're trying to get kids genuinely hooked on science rather than running from it. And that's where Gil's masterstroke lands: instead of lecturing young minds into glazed-over submission, he lures them in with page-turning puzzles. The science isn't the obstacle — it's the reward. By the time you've solved the riddle alongside the team, you've learned something real without ever feeling like you sat through a lesson. Didactic teaching? Boring. Scientific adventure with a twist of age-bending genius? Now that's a curriculum worth signing up for. Review: A Graphic Novel full of Science, Heart, and Humor - The Whiz Kids from DARPA is a fun exploration of science in its many forms, with characters you can easily grow fond of. It’s about a diverse group of young scientists, one even takes the form of a bear, that make-up a trusted organization called DARPA, solving scientific anomalies or problems through situations, clear explanation, and clever, funny banter. It had me chuckling out loud a lot! Some of the stories delve into moments of the heart. It’s such a fun graphic novel for kids who love this format of storytelling, science, and adventure. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,021,585 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #116 in Science & Scientists Humor #28,706 in Graphic Novels (Books) #49,690 in Science & Math (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews | ## Images ![The Whiz Kids from DARPA: Book One - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YeO9zoXTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brainy Little Bodies, Big Ideas: DARPA's Whiz Kids Will Make You Yours Love Science Again *by I***S on May 21, 2026* Imagine cramming a PhD's worth of brainpower into a kid who still gets excited about recess? — That's the ingenious trick Ramon Gil pulls off with Whiz Kids from DARPA. By shrinking his adult scientists down to their childhood bodies, Gil gives readers the best of both worlds: the wide-eyed curiosity of youth and the intellectual firepower of seasoned experts. It's a narrative cheat code, and it works brilliantly. Each adventure drops this pint-sized powerhouse team into a genuine scientific mystery, and watching them crack it feels less like homework and more like a heist. Young readers can actually see themselves in these characters, which is half the battle when you're trying to get kids genuinely hooked on science rather than running from it. And that's where Gil's masterstroke lands: instead of lecturing young minds into glazed-over submission, he lures them in with page-turning puzzles. The science isn't the obstacle — it's the reward. By the time you've solved the riddle alongside the team, you've learned something real without ever feeling like you sat through a lesson. Didactic teaching? Boring. Scientific adventure with a twist of age-bending genius? Now that's a curriculum worth signing up for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Graphic Novel full of Science, Heart, and Humor *by K***S on May 20, 2026* The Whiz Kids from DARPA is a fun exploration of science in its many forms, with characters you can easily grow fond of. It’s about a diverse group of young scientists, one even takes the form of a bear, that make-up a trusted organization called DARPA, solving scientific anomalies or problems through situations, clear explanation, and clever, funny banter. It had me chuckling out loud a lot! Some of the stories delve into moments of the heart. It’s such a fun graphic novel for kids who love this format of storytelling, science, and adventure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Mix of Fiction and Science Facts *by E***R on February 6, 2025* What I like the most about this book is that at the end of each short story, there's a convenient QR code that leads you to more information about specific scientific topic/s discussed in the story. It's a perfect way for those curious about the subject to dive deeper and explore, making the reading experience even more enjoyable and enriching! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/647544201-the-whiz-kids-from-darpa-book-one](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/647544201-the-whiz-kids-from-darpa-book-one) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-28*