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Lives of the Scientists
Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought)
By Krull, Kathleen
- ISBN
- 978-0-15-205909-5
- Publisher
- Harcourt (Harcourt Trade Publishers)
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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2013
Eighteen short, lively chapters (ranging from two to five pages) introduce twenty influential scientists of the modern era (Watson and Crick, as well as the Herschel siblings, share an entry). Krull emphasizes memorable, and often humorously idiosyncratic, character traits. In addition, she points out historical and societal barriers that so many of the scientists, particularly the women, faced. Often, scientific explanations take a back seat, altho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013 | Biographies
Short, lively chapters (ranging from two to five pages) introduce twenty influential scientists of the modern era. Krull emphasizes memorable, and o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
