Black Pioneers of Science and Invention

Black Pioneers of Science and Invention

Author: Louis Haber

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780152085667

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Traces the lives of fourteen black scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry.


Pioneers of Science and Technology

Pioneers of Science and Technology

Author: Georgia Amson-Bradshaw

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781438012209

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Discover female innovators and inventors from past and present, including Rosalind Franklin, Marie Curie, Lisa Meitner, Jane Goodall, Katherine Johnson, Chien-Shiung Woo, Indira Nath, Wanda Diaz Merced, and many others.


Polymer Pioneers

Polymer Pioneers

Author: Peter J. Morris

Publisher: Chemical Heritage Foundation

Published: 2005-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780941901031

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Accompanied by an introductory overview of the history of polymer science, this book contains biographical sketches of 12 pioneers, from Marcellin Berthollet and John Wesley Hyatt to Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta. It also includes time charts before each chapter that summarise significant events.


Physics

Physics

Author: Katherine E. Cullen

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780816054633

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Presents biographical profiles of ten individuals who made major contributions to the field, including Sir Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, Max Planck, Lise Meitner, Albert Einstein, and Richard Feynman.


Chemistry

Chemistry

Author: Katherine E. Cullen

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0816072221

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Modern chemistry is the scientific study of the composition of the natural world. From the atomic theory of matter to the development of the first periodic table of elements to the explanation of the nature of chemical bonding, Chemistry examines 10 people who made some of the most progressive steps in the field. Each chapter contains relevant information on the scientist's childhood, research, discoveries, and lasting contributions to the field and concludes with a chronology and a list of print and Internet references specific to that individual.


Women in Science

Women in Science

Author: Rachel Ignotofsky

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 0593377648

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The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science. The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!


Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Author: Walter Isaacson

Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1499471084

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Even the youngest science enthusiasts know the name “Einstein.” To them, it represents intelligence and ingenuity. But they may not know much about Albert Einstein as a man and why his fame reached such great heights. In this comprehensive biography, which draws on new research and personal documents, accessible text tells the fascinating story of Einstein’s life, including his early years in Germany, his achievements that led to the Nobel Prize, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Plentiful photographs, explanatory diagrams, and illuminating sidebars add to the reader’s experience, helping to reveal the person and the genius behind the name.


Brilliant Women

Brilliant Women

Author: Georgia Amson-Bradshaw

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2020-11-12

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1526318296

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Discover the stories of 68 brave and brilliant women Curious, provocative, engaging, brave, and funny - women who change the world are diverse, intriguing and brilliant. Filled with wonderful illustrations and engaging activities that will nurture your own varied skills, Brilliant Women compiles the stories of inspiring women from every field. Retelling their triumphs and adversities, this beautiful book reveals and celebrates the women who have shaped the world we live in now. Perfect reading for the next generation of brilliant girls and boys. Suitable for readers aged 9 and up.


Vacuum Science and Technology

Vacuum Science and Technology

Author: Paul A. Redhead

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1997-05-27

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781563962486

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Market: Researchers and technicians in vacuum science, and those interested in the field. This comprehensive overview of the groundbreaking work in vacuum science from 1910 to 1960 presents original biographies of the scientists and engineers at the vanguard of vacuum technology. It also features papers now regarded as milestones. Among these are Saul Dushman's "Theory and Use of the Molecular Gauge" (1915), Pieter Clausing's "The Flow of Highly Rarefied Gases through Tubes of Arbitrary Length" (1932), and L.D. Hall's "Electronic Ultra-High Vacuum Pump" (1932).


Google

Google

Author: Susan E. Hamen

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781617148088

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Examines the lives of Serget M. Brin and Lawrence E. Page and the company they founded, Google.