Science: 100 Essential Scientists
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Written by Jon Balchin
208 pages |
About the Book
To be alive today is to be confronted by the products of science—from aspirin, refrigeration, electric light and the telephone to the airplane and the computer, to name just a few. And as we all know, in addition to beneficial medicines and life enhancing discoveries, scientific research has also led to many dangerous developments, from the machine gun to the atom bomb. Science explores all of these, telling the story of how observation and testing have changed daily life over the past 2,500 years, along with how we understand the world, space, the body and the mind. What is most fascinating for students first learning about scientific discovery, and what this book highlights so beautifully through presenting individual scientists, is the way in which simple observation—such as watching the weather or an object fall—leads to a discovery that radically alters understanding as well as daily experience. An engaging and clearly explained book, Science tells a compelling story.
Awards and Reviews
A Best Book of the Year, Science Books & Films
“A solid collective biography that will assist students with their understanding of the evolution of scientific discovery.” – School Library Journal
“Although limited to 100 scientists, the book does include both women and minorities. Recommended for middle school, high school and public libraries. Excellent.” – Tri State Young Adult Book Review (PA)
