Science : 50 ideas in 500 words / Peter Moore

By:

Moore, Peter

London : Modern Books, 2019Description: 128 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmISBN:

9781911130765

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DDC classification:

23 509.22

Summary: Science: 50 in 500 Words discusses the most groundbreaking ideas of 50 of the most important scientists who have shaped the world as we know it. Not only are the key theories and discoveries of each scientist presented in a concise and compelling way, but this book also includes the stories behind each figure's brilliance -whether in astronomy, physics,chemistry, biological systems or genetics and microbiology. Presented chronologically, everyone from classical figures such as Galilei and Galen to contemporary scientists such as Stephen Hawking are showcased, with features on key themes as varied as the solar system, nuclear science and evolution

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
ACADEMIC	FRANCIS LIGHT LIBRARY	LR 509.22 MOO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	LEISURE READING COLLECTION		00001818

Science: 50 in 500 Words discusses the most groundbreaking ideas of 50 of the most important scientists who have shaped the world as we know it. Not only are the key theories and discoveries of each scientist presented in a concise and compelling way, but this book also includes the stories behind each figure's brilliance -whether in astronomy, physics,chemistry, biological systems or genetics and microbiology. Presented chronologically, everyone from classical figures such as Galilei and Galen to contemporary scientists such as Stephen Hawking are showcased, with features on key themes as varied as the solar system, nuclear science and evolution

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