Science Discovery Files - Couverture rigide

Lincoln, Diane

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9811243573 ISBN 13 : 9789811243578

Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2022

Synopsis

Science Discovery Files: 10 Forgotten Stories of Incredible Scientists tells real stories of scientific discoveries that you cannot find in textbooks or popular science books. The scientists featured are a diverse group, from female Chinese chemist Tu Youyou to William Beaumont and his handicapped assistant Alexis St. Martin, who helped pioneer studies into the human digestive system. Going beyond history, readers can also learn about the science principles behind each discovery! The backmatter includes additional information and further reading for curious readers.

Scientists featured:

• Walter & Luis Alvarez
• Alfred Wegener
• Mario Molina & Sherwood Rowland
• Tu Youyou
• Henri Becquerel
• Florence Nightingale
• William Beaumont & Alexis St. Martin
• Daniel Hale Williams
• Arno Penzias & Robert Wilson
• Henrietta Swan Leavitt

This book is a 2023 Nautilus Book Awards winner.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Diane Lincoln is a former high school and middle school science teacher with two decades of experience bringing fascinating science stories to life for her students. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has taught graduate-level courses in science education to other teachers wanting to hone their skills. Diane has won awards for her fictional stories and poetry in print media, and has published a book of poetry. Science Discovery Files is her first foray into the world of non-fiction science publishing. She is looking forward to sharing some of her many stories that breathe life into the exciting world of scientific discovery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9811243573
• ISBN 13: 9789811243578
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 132
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible