Short description
Brimming with fascinating and fun facts about 100 scientific breakthroughs, this collection presents the real stories behind the history of science.
Long description
Throughout history, science has changed our lives and the way we perceive the universe in dramatic ways - from Archimedes' discovery of the two fundamental principles underlying physics and engineering (levers and buoyancy) in 260 B.C.E., to human anatomy, Jupiter's moons, electrons, the speed of light, black holes, and the human genome. Focusing on the 100 most significant scientific events of all time, storyteller Kendall Haven has created a ready reference for those seeking information on science discoveries, a panoramic overview of the history of science, an introduction to some of the most important scientists in history, and a collection of fascinating reads. For school students aged 11 and up, this title provides: a ready reference for school students seeking information on science discoveries; a panoramic overview of the history of science; and, an introduction to some of the most important scientists in history. It is written by a professional storyteller, and provides a collection of fascinating and lively reads.
Review
Each discovery is described in two pages and has the year of discovery, an inset box with What is it? and Who discovered it? A paragraph defends Why is this one of the 100 greatest? and continues with How it was discovered. Fun Facts are shown with a light bulb icon, and a More to explore bibliography will have six or more citations for further research. In settling students at the beginning of each class, science teachers may choose to read one of these entries either one day or stretch it over two days. While it belongs on the reference shelf, you may want to have one or more copies for your circulating collection. This is a winner and you will want to book talk it for your science teachers as soon as your copy arrives. Helping them integrate this content into their curriculum will help make science more important to students who might be less interested. -GALE Reference for Students