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Michael Faraday (Scientists Who Made History)

Michael Faraday (Scientists Who Made History)

by StewartRoss (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $11.89
Synopsis

As well as telling the story of Faraday's life from his childhood to his position as Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Institution, this book looks at the impact of his discoveries on world history. The science behind his investigations into electricity, magnetism and electrolysis is explained through interesting diagrams, and quotes from Faraday and his contemporaries give an insight into this famous scientist's mind.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 48
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Hodder Wayland
Published: 18 Mar 2004
ISBN 10: 0750239778
ISBN 13: 9780750239776
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'A superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110 This is an invigorating series... They are full of fascinating thumbnail details... The authors humanise their subjects with imagined dialogue and the In their own words sections are revealing. -- The Daily Telegraph 20030110
Author Bio
Stewart Ross is a popular, prize-winning children's author. He has written over one hundred books for children, including many on 20th century history. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stewart taught History, English and Politics for ten years to children of all ages.