ISBN: 9780300189421

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest… Mehr…

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered, examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so earthshaking that people understood the world—or themselves—in an entirely new way.This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration.Emphasizing surprising and personal stories of scientists both famous and unsung, A Little History of Science traces the march of science through the centuries. The book opens a window on the exciting and unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas. With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a volume for young and old to treasure together. Digital Content>E-books>Undefined>Undefined>Undefined, Yale University Press Digital >16<

2012, ISBN: 9780300189421

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages&ldquo;In Mr. Bynum&rsquo;s telling… Mehr…

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages&ldquo;In Mr. Bynum&rsquo;s telling, a little history goes a long way.&rdquo;&mdash;Alan Hirshfeld, Wall Street Journal &#160; For readers of all ages, this inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It digs beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry&#39;s periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration. &#160; Focusing on the stories of scientists from Hippocrates and Galen to Marie Curie and Einstein, A Little History of Science traces the march of science through the centuries. William Bynum opens a window on the exciting and unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas. &#160; With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a volume for young and old to treasure together. [PU: Yale University Press], Seiten: 288, Yale University Press, 2012<

ISBN: 9780300189421

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages“In Mr. Bynum’s telling, a little history goes a long way.”&mdash… Mehr…

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages“In Mr. Bynum’s telling, a little history goes a long way.”—Alan Hirshfeld, Wall Street Journal   For readers of all ages, this inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It digs beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration.   Focusing on the stories of scientists from Hippocrates and Galen to Marie Curie and Einstein, A Little History of Science traces the march of science through the centuries. William Bynum opens a window on the exciting and unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas.   With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a volume for young and old to treasure together. Digital Content>E-books>Science>Hist & Phil of Science>Hist,Phil of Science, Yale University Press Digital >16<

2012, ISBN: 9780300189421

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, [PU: Yale University Press], [ED: 1], Yale University Press, 2012

2012, ISBN: 9780300189421

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