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Book 100 Scientists who Shaped World History

Download or read book 100 Scientists who Shaped World History written by John Hudson Tiner and published by Sourcebooks Explore. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will be fascinated to learn about a wide range of scientists who have attained recognition or have demonstrated unique abilities in a variety of scientifc fields including, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, physics, anthropology, oceanography, botany, and medicine. Chronolgically presented, this book begins with Pythagoras (c. 580 BC to c 500 BC) and ends with Stephen Hawking (b. 1942). As with all of the scientists featured in 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History, both men sought answers to the physical world around them. Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher and mathematician, coined the world philosphy, believed that mathematics and nature were harmonious and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem. Hawking, an English physicist, combined the theory of relativity with quantum mechanics to describe the properties of black holes.

Book 100 Scientists Who Made History

Download or read book 100 Scientists Who Made History written by Andrea Mills and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists. Discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world. Containing a universe of knowledge, this amazing kids' educational book tells the story of the extraordinary people who revolutionized our understanding of the world. A stunning way for children to meet science's most important people. Read through information-packed mini-biographies of 100 brilliant scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us. A perfect "everything you want to know in one place" about the history of science for children aged 8-12. Readers learn about discoveries that laid the groundwork for some of the most impressive innovations in history. Biologists, chemists, physicists, doctors, coders, and astronauts are all featured including Hippocrates, Da Vinci, Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more. An attractive and engaging kids book that may inspire the next Einstein or Curie! Made for those always curious children and those who need encouragement to aspire to greatness and see the marvels of science. Put children inside the minds of scientific heroes through clever speech bubbles alongside portraits with first-person fun facts about their lives. It's a cool way to personalize these incredible people and engage children while giving them a solid base in science. Did you know that Marie Curie's notebooks are still radioactive? They're too dangerous to touch and even glow! And Louis Pasteur, who furthered the development of vaccinations and more, liked to paint in his spare time? Who knew! Learn About The Minds Who Shaped The World! Dive into the world of theories and experiments, reactions, and equations, as we meet the figures who have helped us understand our universe and our place in it. Find out why Copernicus shook the world, what elements Marie Curie discovered, and how Franklin, Crick, and Watson unlocked the secrets of our DNA. It's divided into Pioneers, Biologists, Chemists, Physicists, and Innovators, whose innovations have changed the world and continue to change it now. Discover amazing facts about the world and the people behind some of humanity's most impressive advancements. Some of the amazing trailblazers you'll meet: - Alan Turing - Marie Curie - Barbara McClintock - Leonardo da Vinci - And so many more! This fabulous title is one of five children's books in the 100 In History series. Add 100 Women Who Made History, 100 People Who Made History, 100 Events That Made History, and 100 Inventions That Made History to your bookshelf and learn more about the significant people, events, and inventions that shaped the world we live in today.

Book 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History

Download or read book 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History written by John Hudson Tiner and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2000-05-28 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary scientists from all over the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids Educational and engaging, 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known scientists A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Pythagorus to Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur to Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin to Stephen Hawking and many more, readers will be introduced to the lives and accomplishments of the greatest scientists throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History offers a look at the amazing discoveries and advancements made by these figures and shows how scientific contributions have helped guide humanity for thousands of years.

Book 100 Men Who Shaped World History

Download or read book 100 Men Who Shaped World History written by Bill Yenne and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 100 Women Who Made History

Download or read book 100 Women Who Made History written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history's wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling. Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual educational book. Meet the most talented and famous women in history. Figures who changed politics, science, business, and the arts, to those who were exciting entrepreneurs and clever creatives. Discover the landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women. Learn about leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, and modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. A rich history book for kids that explores the lives of each woman in detail with beautiful photography and quirky "bobblehead" illustrations that present history on an engaging and fun way. Meet The Wonder Women Who Helped Shape The World Take a tour of the past and uncover the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world. Find out what made Catherine so Great, why millions have read Anne Frank's diary, and how Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Kids can easily put each woman's story into context with "what came before..." and "what came after..." panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers. 100 Women Who Made History is a wonderfully inspirational history book for girls and boys ages 9 and up. This history book is a great learning tool for all children that broaches themes like human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle. Learn about the different remarkable women in the past: - Clued-up creatives - Super scientists - Learning ladies - Intrepid entrepreneurs - Amazing achievers 100 Women Who Made History is part of the 100 Who Made History book series. Explore the most important people in history and how they contributed to significant attributes of the past that have helped to shape the past into our present.

Book 100 Inventions That Made History

Download or read book 100 Inventions That Made History written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredible inventions and inspiring innovations have transformed the world today, so you can't imagine life without them! This tour through time tracks the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses starting with ancient times and ending in the modern era. Packed full of awesome ideas, from airplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays, you'll hear the inside story on the brainwaves behind them all. You'll meet the masters of invention who dreamed up the greatest gadgets and gizmos ever. From the everyday essentials we take for granted to fabulous firsts like the car and the television, this roll call of history's most groundbreaking inventions is guaranteed to educate, engage, and entertain the whole family. Part of DK's best-selling top 100 in History series, 100 Inventions That Made History presents an in-depth exploration of each important invention in unprecedented detail with eye-catching visuals and informative text, while stunning galleries reveal a selection of mind-blowing inventions on a shared theme. Also included are the disastrous prototypes that never got off the ground and the futuristic fantasies that may soon be up and running. Open your eyes to a world of wonder... and who knows, you might become the trailblazer of tomorrow!

Book 100 African Americans who Shaped American History

Download or read book 100 African Americans who Shaped American History written by Chrisanne Beckner and published by Sourcebooks Explore. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more

Book 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History

Download or read book 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History written by Bonnie Juettner and published by Sourcebooks Explore. This book was released on 2023-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Native Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Herrington and Deb Haaland Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Native American heroes A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Ramona Bennett to Louise Erdrich and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.

Book 100 People Who Made History

Download or read book 100 People Who Made History written by Ben Gilliland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are nearly 7 billion people in the world today. We are living longer, healthier, and better lives than anyone who has gone before. And this is the result of a whole chain of people who have invented or discovered something that has changed our world. Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other "ideas" people? Some of our historical heroes were lone geniuses but many were influenced by other great thinkers and ideas. There would be no Facebook without the internet-and no internet with computers. And there could be no computers without the great mathematicians and philosophers of ancient times. So who's the Genius-Mark Zuckerberg, or Pythagoras? We think it's both. This is why every spread features a panel called "They couldn't have done it without...", revealing the people who made earlier contributions to the cause. With chapters on medicine and food processes, entertainment and culture, there's something in 100 People Who Made History for everyone. Full of true-life stories and famous celebs, 100 People proves that history can be exciting and relevant. So let's hear it for the heroes from throughout the ages: those who save lives, those who improve lives, and those who make our lives just that bit more enjoyable.

Book Black Pioneers of Science and Invention

Download or read book Black Pioneers of Science and Invention written by Louis Haber and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1991 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the lives of fourteen black scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry.

Book People of the Century

Download or read book People of the Century written by CBS News and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one hundred most influential people of the twentieth century, as selected by the editors of Time magazine and featured in a series of documentaries produced by CBS.

Book Science and Technology in World History

Download or read book Science and Technology in World History written by James Edward McClellan and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Book The Greatest Science Stories Never Told

Download or read book The Greatest Science Stories Never Told written by Rick Beyer and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder, & stupefy Meet the angry undertaker who gave us the push-button phone. Discover how modesty led to the invention of the stethoscope. Find out why Albert Einstein patented a refrigerator. Learn how a train full of trumpeters made science history. Did you know about: The frustrated fashion designer who created the space suit? The gun-toting newspaperman who invented the parking meter? The midnight dreams that led to a Nobel Prize? They're so good, you can't read just one!

Book 100 Science Discoveries

    Book Details:
  • Author : Colin Salter
  • Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
  • Release : 2021-10-12
  • ISBN : 1911663542
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book 100 Science Discoveries written by Colin Salter and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible compendium of the world’s greatest scientists and the stories behind their dramatic breakthroughs From the early Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes through to present-day Nobel Prize winners, this collection charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding. Each entry describes the story of the research, the significance of the science, and its impact on the scientific world, along with a résumé of each scientist’s career. From Roger Bacon’s revolutionary work on optics and Copernicus’s heliocentric model of the universe to Feynman diagrams and gravitational waves, this latest book in the award-winning “100” series serves as a short history of world science, illustrated with drawings, diagrams, and photographs.

Book Richard Dawkins

Download or read book Richard Dawkins written by Alan Grafen and published by Oxford University Press (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sparkling collection explores the impact of Richard Dawkins as scientist, rationalist, and one of the most important thinkers alive today. Specially commissioned pieces by leading figures in science, philosophy, literature, and the media, such as Daniel C. Dennett, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, Philip Pullman, and the Bishop of Oxford, highlight the breadth and range of Dawkins' influence on modern science and culture, from the gene's eye view of evolution to his energetic engagement in public debates on science, rationalism, and religion. The volume includes personal reminiscences and critical debate as well as accessible discussions of science - it provides a stimulating tribute to a remarkable intellectual.

Book 100 Women Who Shaped World History

Download or read book 100 Women Who Shaped World History written by Gail Meyer Rolka and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 1994-04-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary women around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Women Who Shaped World History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known female figures from history A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Cleopatra to Joan of Arc, Ada Lovelace to Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart to Rosa Parks and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 female artists, activists, scientists, and icons who left their mark on history. Organized chronologically, this thoroughly researched biography collection offers a look at the contributions these women made and how their talents, discoveries, and ideas have helped guide humanity for thousands of years.

Book 100 Artists Who Shaped World History

Download or read book 100 Artists Who Shaped World History written by Barbara Krystal and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary artists from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids 8 and up This easy-to-read biography collection includes: 100 one-page biographies: Find out how artists from around the world made history! Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! From Leonardo Da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh to Andy Warhol and many more, readers will be introduced to painters, sculptors, photographers throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Artists Who Shaped World History offers a look at how the lives, techniques, advancements, and great works of artists have influenced culture and society for thousands of years.