Download or read book 10 Women Who Changed Science and the World written by Catherine Whitlock and published by Diversion Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this fascinating history explores the lives and achievements of great women in science across the globe. Ten Women Who Changed Science and the World tells the stories of trailblazing women who made a historic impact on physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and medicine. Included in this volume are famous figures, such as two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie, as well as individuals whose names will be new to many, though their breakthroughs were no less remarkable. These women overcame significant obstacles, discrimination, and personal tragedies in their pursuit of scientific advancement. They persevered in their research, whether creating life-saving drugs or expanding our knowledge of the cosmos. By daring to ask ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’, each of these women made a positive impact on the world we live in today. In this book, you will learn about: Astronomy Henrietta Leavitt (United States, 1868–1921) discovered the period-luminosity relationship for Cepheid variable stars, which enabled us to measure the size of our galaxy and the universe. Physics Lise Meitner (Austria, 1878–1968) fled Nazi Germany in 1938, taking with her the experimental results which showed that she and Otto Hahn had split the nucleus and discovered nuclear fission. Chien-Shiung Wu (United States, 1912–1997) demonstrated that the widely accepted ‘law of parity’, which stated that left-spinning and right-spinning subatomic particles would behave identically, was wrong. Chemistry Marie Curie (France, 1867–1934) became the only person in history to have won Nobel prizes in two different fields of science. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (United Kingdom, 1910–1994) won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1964 and pioneered the X-ray study of large molecules of biochemical importance. Medicine Virginia Apgar (United States, 1909–1974) invented the Apgar score, used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies. Gertrude Elion (United States, 1918–1999) won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1988 for her advances in drug development. Biology Rita Levi-Montalcini (Italy, 1909–2012) won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1986 for her co-discovery in 1954 of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). Elsie Widdowson (United Kingdom, 1906–2000) pioneered the science of nutrition and helped devise the World War II food-rationing program. Rachel Carson (United States, 1907–1964) forged the environmental movement, most famously with her influential book Silent Spring.
Download or read book Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks written by Christine V. McDonald and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together international research on nature of science (NOS) representations in science textbooks, the unique analyses presented in this volume provides a global perspective on NOS from elementary to college level and discusses the practical implications in various regions across the globe. Contributing authors highlight the similarities and differences in NOS representations and provide recommendations for future science textbooks. This comprehensive analysis is a definitive reference work for the field of science education.
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
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your trip to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the region's best and ensuring you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. With a new lightweight format, this Vancouver travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move. Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Vancouver and Vancouver Island's must-sees, including Stanley Park, Granville Island, the Royal BC Museum, and Whistler - Vancouver and Vancouver Island's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best parks and gardens, beaches and bays, First Nations art, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-color area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002. Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Canada's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Canada. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.
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Download or read book Saving the World Through Science Fiction written by Michael R. Page and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the major figures in science fiction for more than sixty years, James Gunn has been instrumental in making the genre one of the most vibrant and engaging areas of literary scholarship. His genre history Alternate Worlds and his The Road to Science Fiction anthologies introduced countless readers to science fiction. He founded the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in 1982. But Gunn has also been one of the genre's leading writers. His classic novels Star Bridge (with Jack Williamson), The Joy Makers, The Immortals and The Listeners helped shape the field. Now in his nineties, he remains a prominent voice. His forthcoming novel is Transformation. Drawing on materials from Gunn's archives and personal interviews with him, this study is the first to examine the life, career and writing of this science fiction grandmaster.
Download or read book ScienceWorld written by Peter Stannard and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this outstanding series includes full coverage of required knowledge, science as a human endeavour, skills and the general capabilities set out in the Australian Curriculum. Yet the leading features that have made ScienceWorld a pre-eminent series in schools are all retained.Developed to reflect the most recent developments in the teaching and learning of science this book offers extensive support in planning, Implementing and assessing with the Australian curriculum. It inc
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Download or read book Catalogue of Title entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington Under the Copyright Law Wherein the Copyright Has Been Completed by the Deposit of Two Copies in the Office written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Floods written by Libby Koponen and published by True Books: Earth Science (Lib. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes the earth quake, rivers flood, and volcanoes blow their tops? How do natural forces become natural disasters? Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a bumpy ride to the center of the earth for a look at some of the wildest phenomena in the history of earth science!
Download or read book Women in Science written by Rachel Ignotofsky and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science. The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!
Download or read book Australian Books in Print 1998 written by Bowker and published by Bowker-Saur. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Download or read book Experiments with Water written by Salvatore Tocci and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2002 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
