Amazing Scientists: A Book of Answers for Kids
The New York Public Library AMAZING scientists Discover the moons of Jupiter with Galileo. Uncover the science of radiation with Madame Curie. Travel forward in time with Einstein. Find out how scientists learned to cure diseases, how they discovered gravity, and how they determined the structure of the atom. Fact-filled and fun, this book's question-and-answer format lets you explore the discoveries of some of the world's greatest scientists. What is the Hippocratic Oath? See page 11. How did archimedes single-handedly hold off the entire Roman army? See page 13. Which famous physician learned about human anatomy in a gladiator ring? See page 19. What is natural selection? See page 36. What was the worst disease of all time? See page 40. Who discovered over 300 uses for peanuts? See page 48. Which founder of chemistry lost his head in the French Revolution? See page 65. What Nobel Prize-winning physicist escaped the Nazis in 1933? See page 109. Also in The New York Public Library Answer Books series: Amazing Explorers Amazing Native American History Amazing Hispanic American History Incredible Earth Amazing Space Amazing Mythology Amazing Women in American History Amazing African American History
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471392898
ISBN13:9780471392897
Release Date:November 2001
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 8.6"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
Customer Reviews
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The New York Public Library Amazing Scientists: A Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is enjoyable and filled with scientific facts from Archimedes to Einstein. The question-answer format will help you explore discoveries of many scientists throughout history and is a fun educational tool for science students. This book offers a perfect way to liven up science studies.
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