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Makers of Science
Meet the Makers of Science ! Discover the fascinating achievements of the world's greatest scientists, past and present. From Aristotle, Galileo, and Darwin to Einstein, Feynman, and Hawking, Makers of Science explores the complex history of scientific achievement in a fresh and lively way by
looking at the lives and times of its greatest minds. Along the way, social and cultural events, such as the French Revolution, women's rights, and World War II, are explored to help place each individual's life and work in context. The final volume contains a glossary of scientific terms,
suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive index. Lavishly illustrated with drawings, portraits, and photographs, Makers of Science is an indispensable five-volume reference set, offering an accessible window into how science works in the world.
looking at the lives and times of its greatest minds. Along the way, social and cultural events, such as the French Revolution, women's rights, and World War II, are explored to help place each individual's life and work in context. The final volume contains a glossary of scientific terms,
suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive index. Lavishly illustrated with drawings, portraits, and photographs, Makers of Science is an indispensable five-volume reference set, offering an accessible window into how science works in the world.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published December 21, 2001
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Michael Allaby
174 books11 followersJohn Michael Allaby was a British author and actor. He was the Aventis Junior prize-winner.
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April 19, 2014
MS Science Series
Makers of Science Series, Written by Michael Allaby & Derek Gjertsen, is a 5 volume series published Oxford University Press in 2002. It was written for grades 6-8, ages 11-14. The series briefly describes scientists from Aristotle to Steven Hawkins and includes pictures of the scientist as well as pictures of their achievements. There are also timelines of events that led up to their discovery and events that were a result of their discovery. This series is perfect for MS science students.
Makers of Science Series, Written by Michael Allaby & Derek Gjertsen, is a 5 volume series published Oxford University Press in 2002. It was written for grades 6-8, ages 11-14. The series briefly describes scientists from Aristotle to Steven Hawkins and includes pictures of the scientist as well as pictures of their achievements. There are also timelines of events that led up to their discovery and events that were a result of their discovery. This series is perfect for MS science students.
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