SCIENTISTS :
Thomas, Isabel, 1979-,
SCIENTISTS : INSPIRING TALES OF THE WORLD'S BRIGHTEST SCIENTIFIC MINDS / Inspiring tales of the world's brightest scientific minds Written by Isabel Thomas ; Illustrated by Jessamy Hawke. - 144 pages : colour illustrations, colour map, photographs ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Go hunting for ancient fossils with Mary Anning, star-gazing with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and investigating with Sir Isaac Newton, as you follow the stories of more than 50 great scientists and their life-changing discoveries. Scientists looks at the extraordinary breakthroughs from history through charming storytelling and in great detail, covering celebrated familiar figures as well as lesser-known trailblazers, each with a tale as intriguing as it is unique. From volcano obsessed Katia and Maurice Krafft and lithium-ion battery inventor Akira Yoshino, to colour-pioneer Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science, the scientists in this book have all used their intelligence and determination to make vital discoveries that have improved our world forever. These groundbreaking developments range from some of the earliest findings, to modern-day advancements in science and technology.
9780241484333 RM 98.95
Scientists--History --Juvenile literature
Discoveries in science--History--Juvenile literature
Science--History--Juvenile literature
Biographies
509
SCIENTISTS : INSPIRING TALES OF THE WORLD'S BRIGHTEST SCIENTIFIC MINDS / Inspiring tales of the world's brightest scientific minds Written by Isabel Thomas ; Illustrated by Jessamy Hawke. - 144 pages : colour illustrations, colour map, photographs ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Go hunting for ancient fossils with Mary Anning, star-gazing with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and investigating with Sir Isaac Newton, as you follow the stories of more than 50 great scientists and their life-changing discoveries. Scientists looks at the extraordinary breakthroughs from history through charming storytelling and in great detail, covering celebrated familiar figures as well as lesser-known trailblazers, each with a tale as intriguing as it is unique. From volcano obsessed Katia and Maurice Krafft and lithium-ion battery inventor Akira Yoshino, to colour-pioneer Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science, the scientists in this book have all used their intelligence and determination to make vital discoveries that have improved our world forever. These groundbreaking developments range from some of the earliest findings, to modern-day advancements in science and technology.
9780241484333 RM 98.95
Scientists--History --Juvenile literature
Discoveries in science--History--Juvenile literature
Science--History--Juvenile literature
Biographies
509