Science Discovery Files: 10 Forgotten Stories of Incredible Scientists tells real stories of scientific discoveries that you cannot find in textbooks or popular science books. The scientists featured are a diverse group, from female Chinese chemist Tu Youyou to William Beaumont and his handicapped assistant Alexis St. Martin, who helped pioneer studies into the human digestive system. Going beyond history, readers can also learn about the science principles behind each discovery! The backmatter includes additional information and further reading for curious readers.Scientists featured:This book is a 2023 Nautilus Book Awards winner.

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Title: Science Discovery Files: 10 Forgotten Stories Of Incredible Scientists
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, SG
Publication Date: 2022
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9811244022
ISBN 13: 9789811244025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New

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Science Discovery Files: 10 Forgotten Stories of Incredible Scientists tells real stories of scientific discoveries that you cannot find in textbooks or popular science books. The scientists featured are a diverse group, from female Chinese chemist Tu Youyou to William Beaumont and his handicapped assistant Alexis St. Martin, who helped pioneer studies into the human digestive system. Going beyond history, readers can also learn about the science principles behind each discovery! The backmatter includes additional information and further reading for curious readers.

Scientists featured:

Walter & Luis Alvarez
Alfred Wegener
Mario Molina & Sherwood Rowland
Tu Youyou
Henri Becquerel
Florence Nightingale
William Beaumont & Alexis St. Martin
Daniel Hale Williams
Arno Penzias & Robert Wilson
Henrietta Swan Leavitt

About the Author

Diane Lincoln is a former high school and middle school science teacher with two decades of experience bringing fascinating science stories to life for her students. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has taught graduate-level courses in science education to other teachers wanting to hone their skills. Diane has won awards for her fictional stories and poetry in print media, and has published a book of poetry. Science Discovery Files is her first foray into the world of non-fiction science publishing. She is looking forward to sharing some of her many stories that breathe life into the exciting world of scientific discovery.

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