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Just the Facts Inventions and Discoveries
A must-have for any young researcher! Just the Facts Inventions and Discoveries is a fact-by-fact look at inventions throughout history, from flint tools and the wheel to the internet and beyond. This important reference guide features comprehensive details on inventions that changed the world, geological discoveries, and medical breakthroughs, all with full-color photographs and illustrations. Perfect for any school report!
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Word Recreations: Games and Diversions from 'Word Ways'
What is the shortest American place name? The last word in a dictionary? People have been playing with words since the time of the ancient Greeks. However, wordplay has not been percieved to be a separate field of study - logology (recreational linguistics) - until recently. The Word Ways, the Journal of Recreational Linguistics, reports new discoveries in lology. This publication presents a collection of word games and diversions from the magazine.
Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the 18th Century
In over 60 alphabetical entries, Shectman examines at the tremendous scientific discoveries, inventions, and inquiries of the period. Familiar topics such as the steam engine and hot air balloon are covered, along with lesser-known topics such as the Watt copy press and Newton's experimentum crucis. A thorough discussion of each entry's scientific impact provides readers with an understanding of the lasting social and political importance of these advancements.
Breakthrough!: How the 10 Greatest Discoveries in Medicine Saved Millions and Changed Our View of the World
“A wonderfully clear account of the great moments in medicine and a powerful reminder of the possibility of improvement in the fight against illness.” -–Matt Ridley, author of Genome 10 World-Changing Revolutions in Medicine…and the Remarkable Human Discoveries That Made Them Possible
."A to Z of Women in Science and Math, Revised Edition" profiles 195 women who fought against these stereotypes throughout history and all over the world to forge new discoveries and theories that would eventually change the way we view science.
