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The book of discoveries : incredible breakthroughs that changed the world  Cover Image Book Book

The book of discoveries : incredible breakthroughs that changed the world / written by Tim Cooke ; illustrated by Drew Bardana.

Cooke, Tim, 1961- (author.). Bardana, Drew, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing discoveries in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why vital discoveries took place, and learn more about the people who made the breakthroughs. Learn how the principles they discovered became the basis of inventions and other advances that shaped our history and the way we live today. Find out about the combination of inspiration and perspiration that helped pioneers piece together an ever-deeper understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe around us. Featuring more than 40 discoveries, from gravity to the circulation of the blood, the Big Bang to the movement of subatomic particles, this brilliant STEM-themed read will get kids interested in the fundamental ideas and laws that make the world go round"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781783127160
  • ISBN: 1783127163
  • Physical Description: 112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: London : Welbeck, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Published in association with the Science Museum."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 110) and index.
Target Audience Note:
1140L Lexile
Subject: Discoveries in science > History > Juvenile literature.
Scientists > Juvenile literature.
Inventions > History > Juvenile literature.
Technology > History > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Trails Regional.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Trails Regional-Holden 509 COO (Text) 2205137009 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Trails Regional-Warrensburg 509 COO (Text) 2205136993 Adult Non-Fiction Available -


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