| 100 Greatest Science Discoveries of All Time Contributor(s): Haven, Kendall (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591582652 ISBN-13: 9781591582656 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2007 Annotation: 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. 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History |
| Dewey: 509 |
| LCCN: 2006032417 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 7.1" W x 9.96" (1.25 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |