The Top Ten Scientific Discoveries That Changed the World

By Chris Oxlade

Book Overview

The giants of science, including Archimedes, Newton, Einstein, and Fleming, and their life-changing discoveries are richly explored in this book. While exploration may have been in pursuit of pure science, discoveries such as penicillin have saved millions of lives. Students will get an enthralling look at ten discoveries that have advanced our existence by leaps and bounds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435891716
• ISBN13: 9781435891715
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.8" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6