100 Greatest Science Discoveries of All Time

Brimming with fascinating and fun facts about 100 scientific breakthroughs this collection presents the real stories behind the history of science at the same time offering a panoramic overview of the history of science and an introduction to some of the most important scientists in history. Grades 6 and up.Throughout history science has changed lives and dramatically altered the way in which the universe is perceived. Focusing on the 100 most significant scientific events of all timefrom Archimedes'' discovery of the two fundamental principles underlying physics and engineering (levers and buoyancy) in 260 B.C.E. to human anatomy Jupiter''s moons electrons black holes the human genome and morestoryteller Kendall Haven has created a ready reference for those seeking information on science discoveries.