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Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Archaeological finds add to our understanding of the world. This book showcases six discoveries made that changed the way we view history through recent advances in science. Discoveries include new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from Ötzi the Ice Man, the extent of the lost city of Angkor through the use of drones, and King Richard III's villainous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long-lost tomb, Digging Deep is full of fascinating...
6) Evolution
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Evolution looks at Charles Darwin's extensive and pervasive influence. The book explores the mechanics of evolution before diving deeper into how evolution affects humans, plants, and cells. Evolution also broaches the implications of Darwin's theory, tying in disease mutations and the opposition to the theory.
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The research and discoveries made by French chemist and microbiologist in the 1800s have benefitted mankind well into the 21st century. He proved microorganisms cause diseases, and developed vaccines. American scientist Henrietta Swan Leavitt contributed to the science of astronomy, specifically regarding the brightness of stars. Inside this guide, readers will explore the lives and discoveries of these historical figures as well as many other notable...
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaurs existed. That's a fact we accept today. But not so long ago, the concept that these giant creatures could have roamed Earth millions of years before humans was unfathomable. People thought what we know as dinosaur bones were the bones of giant humans. Of large elephants. Of angels, even. So, how did we get from angel wings to the T-Rex? The First Dinosaur tells the story of the idea of dinosaurs, and the chain of fossil discoveries and...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"How many items can you think of that are made of plastic? Probably quite a few! It might be hard to imagine a world without plastic, but until about 100 years ago, plastic as we know it today didn't exist! The word "plastic" wasn't even used until the 1920s! In this volume, readers learn how many types of plastic were invented accidentally by scientists who were trying to make something else. In accessible, fun content, it describes how these discoveries...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Funky, fascinating...and freaky! These are just some of the words that describe the captivating and sometimes strange world of scientific discovery. Worms with two heads, fruit that conducts electricity, and miniature brains that grow in petri dishes are a few of the totally weird topics in this volume, which demonstrates to readers just how bizarre science can be. While examining scientific peculiarities, readers will come to understand more about...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Boom! Dynamite can blast away mountainsides and bring down buildings. This powerful explosive was discovered over 150 years ago, but it wasn't always safe to use. That's because dynamite contains nitroglycerin, a very dangerous explosive. In the late 1860s, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel accidentally invented dynamite while he was working on a way to make nitroglycerin safer to handle. This book takes an in-depth look at the science behind dynamite,...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"One of the single greatest leaps forward in human healthcare happened because of an accident in a laboratory. This serendipitous event was the result of a summer vacation in Scotland and an unattended experiment. Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, one of the first antibiotics, in 1928 when he noticed that mold had gotten into a petri dish and it had prevented bacteria from growing. This book explores Fleming's accidental discovery, the...
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