The Amazing Discoveries of 100 Brilliant Scientists

Abigail Wheatley, Rob Lloyd Jones, Lan Cook

Illustrated by Leonard Dupond, Various

Age 8+

$12.99

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From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie and Albert Einstein. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites where you can meet amazing scientists and try online activities.

Details

Extent:: 128 pages
Dimensions:: 6.7 x 9.4in
Paperback ISBN:: 9780794547769

Author

Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.

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Awards

Longlisted

SLA Information Book Award 2021

Quicklinks

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