Scientists And Their Discoveries

Author : Christine Hatt
Publisher : Evans Brothers
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 023753195X

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Scientists and Their Discoveries by Christine Hatt Pdf

Astronomers including Henry Russell, Edwin Hubble, Stephen Hawking - Chemists including John Dalton, Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin - Physicists including Michael Faraday, James Clerk Maxwell, Ernest Rutherford and Albert Einstein - Geologists including Charles Lyell, Alfred Wegner and Harry Hess - Biologists including Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Fleming, Crick and Watson.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536132829

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The Inventions and Discoveries of the Worlds Most Famous Scientists by Anonim Pdf

Author : Andrew Robinson
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780500778135

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The Scientists: An Epic of Discovery by Andrew Robinson Pdf

An intriguing and illuminating read for science buffs, those fascinated by the lives and minds of great men and women, and anyone curious about how we came to understand the physical world The ideas, experiments, and inventions of great scientists have revolutionized our understanding of the world around us. Theories, discoveries, and technologies—from relativity, the genetic code, and the periodic table to synthetic drugs, nuclear weapons, and brain scans—have transformed the physical world and our lives. Copernicus, Crick, Watson, Galileo, Marie Curie: these are some of the forty pioneers behind modern science whose stories are explored here. The scientists come from around the globe and represent multiple nationalities—American, English, German, French, Dutch, Czech, Indian, Japanese, and more. Often unorthodox thinkers, they frequently had to struggle against hostile contemporaries to gain recognition for their ideas and discoveries. All the major scientific disciplines are covered, including astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computing, ecology, geology, medicine, neurology, physics, and psychology, as well as mathematics.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744054392

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Scientists by DK Pdf

Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrates a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find: • Stories of more than 50 scientists like Isaac Newton, both famous and lesser-known. • Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time. • Stories of scientists from all over the world specializing in different areas of science. • Information inline with the STEAM and STREAM school curriculums. Introduce children to titans of science! The biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world’s most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists like physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, paleontologist Mary Anning, and lesser-known trailblazers like Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science. Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists' lives are brought to life through stunning watercolor illustrations, and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries. Discover more stories! Follow the stories of some of the greatest people the world has ever known. DK’s Scientist, Explorers, and Inventors captures the genius of people who have changed history, answered important questions and made our lives easier.

Author : Grove Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1436704367

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Great Men of Science: Their Lives and Discoveries by Grove Wilson Pdf

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Laura Garwin,Tim Lincoln
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226284163

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A Century of Nature by Laura Garwin,Tim Lincoln Pdf

Many of the scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century were first reported in the journal Nature. A Century of Nature brings together in one volume Nature's greatest hits—reproductions of seminal contributions that changed science and the world, accompanied by essays written by leading scientists (including four Nobel laureates) that provide historical context for each article, explain its insights in graceful, accessible prose, and celebrate the serendipity of discovery and the rewards of searching for needles in haystacks.

Author : Barry Shell
Publisher : Raincoast Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1551927276

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Sensational Scientists by Barry Shell Pdf

What drives scientists to pursue the challenging career paths they have chosen? Is it fame? Fortune? Prestige? No. It's curiosity and the love of discovery. Meet the 24 fascinating researchers profiled in Sensational Scientists, understand how they achieved their career success, and discover how each is inspired by the most simple question: Why? The scientists featured here, including a number of Nobel prize winners, work in a wide range of areas from chemistry, biophysics and genetics to meteorology, anthropology and psychology. Rich with photographs, diagrams, educational experiments kids age 12 and up can do themselves and inspiring discussions on how to embark on a career in science, Sensational Scientists is perfect for young scientists who are thrilled to discover something new, and for everyone who has ever wondered how? and why?A revised version of Great Canadian Scientists, this book includes five new profiles, while the rest have been thoroughly updated and expanded. Of the 24 scientists included, 22 are Canadian or work in Canada.Ages 12 and up

Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789352150410

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CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA - SCIENTISTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES by EDITORIAL BOARD Pdf

The present book, Scientists Inventions and Discoveries is one among the five books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of Knowledge. The book has been broadly divided into two parts- Part-I: The brief life histories and salient contributions of some well-known Scientists like Archimedes, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Galileo, Newton, Louis Pasteur, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, Thomas Alva Edison and many more. The second part or Part II emphasises on some major Inventions and Breakthroughs in the scientific world, such as: Bacteria, Vitamins, Vaccines, Aeroplane, Electricity, Cinema, Steam Engine and so on which have revolutionised and transformed the human life completely. Therefore dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, and if you happen to be a school student, you can even use it as a reference book or guide. Happy Reading and Learning too!

Author : Andrea Mills
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241480403

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100 Scientists Who Made History by Andrea Mills Pdf

From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists, discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world. Containing a universe of knowledge, 100 Scientists Who Made History tells the story of the people who increased our grasp of almost everything around us. From Aristotle and Rosalind Franklin, to Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Brian Cox, get the lowdown on the people whose thirst for knowledge has shaped the way we live today. Find out when each scientist lived, what they discovered, and why it was important. Learn a little about the life of each person and how they made their discoveries - some studied for years and some discoveries happened by accident! See how scientists through time built on each other's work to advance their research and our knowledge about the world. With beautiful photography and illustrations, 100 Scientists Who Made History is a fascinating look at the most important scientists and their discoveries.

Author : Grove Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Science
ISBN : OCLC:39351256

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Great Men of Science by Grove Wilson Pdf

Author : Kendall Haven
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313094583

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100 Greatest Science Discoveries of All Time by Kendall Haven Pdf

Brimming with fascinating and fun facts about 100 scientific breakthroughs, this collection presents the real stories behind the history of science, at the same time offering a panoramic overview of the history of science and an introduction to some of the most important scientists in history. Grades 6 and up. Throughout history, science has changed lives and dramatically altered the way in which the universe is perceived. Focusing on the 100 most significant scientific events of all time—from Archimedes' discovery of the two fundamental principles underlying physics and engineering (levers and buoyancy) in 260 B.C.E. to human anatomy, Jupiter's moons, electrons, black holes, the human genome, and more—storyteller Kendall Haven has created a ready reference for those seeking information on science discoveries.

Author : Alan Lightman
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307369864

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The Discoveries by Alan Lightman Pdf

An extraordinarily accessible, illuminating chronicle of the great moments of scientific discovery in the 20th century, and an exploration into the minds of the remarkable men and women behind them. We know and read the literary masterpieces; how many of us have had the opportunity not only to read but understand the masterpieces of science that describe the very moment of discovery? The last century has seen an explosion of creativity and insight that led to breakthroughs in every field of science: from the theory of relativity to the first quantum model of the atom to the mapping of the structure of DNA, these discoveries profoundly changed how we understand the world and our place in it. Alan Lightman tells the stories of two dozen breakthroughs made by such brilliant scientists as Einstein, Bohr, McClintock and Pauling, among others, drawing on his unique background as a scientist and novelist to reveal the process of scientific discovery at its greatest. He outlines the intellectual and emotional landscape of each discovery, portrays the personalities and human drama of the scientists involved, and explains the significance and impact of the work. Finally, he gives an unprecedented and exhilarating guided tour through each of the original papers.

Author : Edward Shevick
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780787786106

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Great Scientists in Action (eBook) by Edward Shevick Pdf

Learn about the accomplishments of great scientists, how an event in childhood often awakened a curiosity and interest that developed into a lifetime study. Get to know famous scientests such as: Isaac Newton, George Washington Carver, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein and many others. Experiment with gravity, peanut butter, paper airplanes and more!

Author : Mike Goldsmith
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780500292273

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Eureka! by Mike Goldsmith Pdf

“Amazing, revolutionary, death-defying, and even disgusting are just some of the ways to describe the 19 scientific discoveries presented here.” —Booklist “Kids are introduced to the glorious history of scientific discovery. Well-written and inspiring.” —Smart Books for Smart Kids Eureka! tells the stories of the most revolutionary scientific discoveries throughout history. Through a fusion of history and popular science, readers are introduced to the contributions made by scientists such as Galileo, Louis Pasteur, and Marie Curie, and the passion and inspiration that fueled their discoveries. The book is divided into key subject areas, including medicine, the human body, atoms and molecules, planet Earth, and the universe. Read the gripping real-life experiences of scientists who often risked injury and sometimes even their lives to change the way we think. Each thrilling “Eureka!” moment is brought vividly to life with fascinating details of experiments and equipment and stories of the scientists’ terrible blunders and lucky mistakes. This book brings the excitement of scientific exploration vividly to life for young readers who are increasingly encouraged to pursue professions in the sciences.

Author : Mike Goldsmith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Discovery (Observations)
ISBN : OCLC:1301978262

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Eureka! by Mike Goldsmith Pdf

Eureka! tells the stories of the of revolutionary scientific discoveries throughout history. Through a fusion of history and popular science, readers are introduced to the contributions made by scientists such as Galileo, Louis Pasteur, and Marie Curie, and the passion and inspiration that fueled their discoveries.