The 50 Greatest Scientists: The Pioneers Who Have Changed Our World by Balchin, Jon

The 50 Greatest Scientists: The Pioneers Who Have Changed Our World

In this stunning jacketed hardback, Jon Balchin introduces 50 of the world's most influential scientists of all...
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Author: Jon Balchin
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The 50 Greatest Scientists: The Pioneers Who Have Changed Our World by Balchin, Jon

The 50 Greatest Scientists: The Pioneers Who Have Changed Our World

$64.69

The 50 Greatest Scientists: The Pioneers Who Have Changed Our World

$64.69
Author: Jon Balchin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

In this stunning jacketed hardback, Jon Balchin introduces 50 of the world's most influential scientists of all time and explains their revolutionary theories, showcased with full-color photography.

Scientific discoveries have shaped our world as we know it today. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jon Balchin examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest scientists: the men and women who gave us geometry (Euclid), the telescope (Galileo), the periodic table (Mendeleev) and radium (Marie Curie) as well as those whose work has helped us understand our world and the cosmos in far greater detail than ever before, such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Rosalind Franklin and Stephen Hawking.

Together, they show how scientists' work has influenced our way of life as well as our ability to combat disease and comprehend the deceptive complexities of nature and human beings. Perceptive and informative, this book is a fascinating introduction to the way science has developed over millennia.

Includes:
- Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous inventions
- Concise professional biographies of the scientists listed
- Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference

ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Greatest series brings together highly visual reference guides, each exploring 50 of the most influential figures across a certain discipline. These rich biographical profiles outline their key achievements, influences and impact on the industry, accompanied by stunning full-color photography.

Author: Jon Balchin
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Published: 02/04/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781398836822

About the Author
Jon Balchin graduated with honors from the University of London in 1997. He then worked for ExxonMobil before becoming a full-time writer. He lives near London in the UK.

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