Shell, Barry. Sensational Scientists: The Journeys and Discoveries of 24 Men and Women of Science.SHELL, Barry. Sensational scientists; the journeys and discoveries of 24 men and women of science. Raincoast. 202p. illus. maps. bibliogs. index. c2005. 1-55192-727-6. $17.95. J An intriguingly illustrated survey of scientific inquiry. Shell's work introduces young readers to famous researchers and to areas of science--cosmology, nuclear physics, biology, psychology, physical anthropology, mathematics, immunology, astrophysics-that make satisfying careers. Through photos, diagrams, maps, and profiles, the text encapsulates technological advancements and the methods of innovators from North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Asia, and Europe. Rather than the usual suspects (Edison, Einstein, Tesla), Shell features living achievers and invigorates their laboratory adventures with candid photos alongside advice to the neophyte ne·o·phyte n. 1. A recent convert to a belief; a proselyte. 2. A beginner or novice: a neophyte at politics. 3. a. Roman Catholic Church A newly ordained priest. researcher. Each entry offers print and electronic sources and suggests activities that might benefit the science fair entrant or the health or science teacher. A 14-page glossary simplifies such terms as angstrom angstrom (ăng`strəm), abbr. Å, unit of length equal to 10−10 meter (0.0000000001 meter); it is used to measure the wavelengths of visible light and of other forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as ultraviolet , wormhole wormhole - back door , and PET scanner PET scanner n. A device that produces cross-sectional x-rays of metabolic processes by means of positron emission tomography. PET scanning n. . Highly recommended for public and junior high school libraries. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books. |
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