The Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the Way: Aristotle Leads the Way: 1 - Rilegato

Hakim, Joy

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ISBN 10: 1588341607 ISBN 13: 9781588341600

Casa editrice: Smithsonian Books, 2004

Riassunto

In a first installment of a three-part series, the author introduces readers of all ages to the early contributors of modern science, including Pythagoras, Thomas Aquinas, and Arab and Chinese thinkers, discussing their significant discoveries in the fields of astronomy, math, and physics.

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Recensione:

“As a good—even great—teacher, Hakim knows exactly where students might stumble and is always there, making sure they don't.”—Diana Lutz, Natural History

“Hakim has interwoven creation myths, history, physics, and mathematics to present a seamless, multifaceted view of the foundation of modern science. . . . At its essence, the book displays the most appealing aspect of science and mathematics: that advances result from a practical need solved by curious minds.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“[W]hen master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, take heart: you're in for a breathtaking adventure.”—American Educator

“If Leonardo da Vinci had studied school science, he would have been fascinated with The Story of Science.”—Juliana Texley, lead reviewer for National Science Teacher Association Recommends

L'autore:

Author of the prize-winning series A History of US, Joy Hakim is the recipient of the James Michener Award in Writing and the Gold and Silver Parents' Choice Awards in Writing.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Smithsonian Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1588341607
• ISBN 13: 9781588341600
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 296