ilość książek w kategorii: 683
Physics: The People Behind the Science
ISBN: 9780816054633 / Angielski / Twarda / 174 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume profiles 10 pioneers who overcame tremendous odds to make significant breakthroughs in this branch of science. Entries include Niels Bohr, Louis de Broglie, Albert Einstein, Michael Faraday, Richard Feynman, Murray Gell-Mann, Lise Meitner, Sir Isaac Newton, Max Planck, and Sir Ernest Rutherford.
This volume profiles 10 pioneers who overcame tremendous odds to make significant breakthroughs in this branch of science. Entries include Niels Bohr,...
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160,07 zł |
Earth Science
ISBN: 9780816054640 / Angielski / Twarda / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Without the daring, courageous, and innovative thinkers the past, life as we know it would be completely different; Planes, trains, and automobiles would never have been invented; Earth would be considered the center of the universe; and strep throat, polio, and smallpox would still be incurable diseases. Thankfully, individuals from various backgrounds and situations pushed themselves along the path of discovery and made great contributions to the scientific community, bravely initiating discoveries and broadening the minds of those around them. The "Pioneers in Science" set is a unique...
Without the daring, courageous, and innovative thinkers the past, life as we know it would be completely different; Planes, trains, and automobiles wo...
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160,07 zł |
Space and Astronomy: The People Behind the Science
ISBN: 9780816054671 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 10 people profiled in this volume all made major improvements in the study of space and astronomy. Entries include Benjamin Banneker, Tycho Brahe, Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Robert H. Goddard, Stephen Hawking, Sir William Herschel, Johannes Kepler, Carl Sagan, and Wernher von Braun.
The 10 people profiled in this volume all made major improvements in the study of space and astronomy. Entries include Benjamin Banneker, Tycho Brahe,...
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186,80 zł |
Sally Ride : Astronaut
ISBN: 9780816058921 / Angielski / Twarda / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. These unique volumes present important information on each subject's career in a way that makes it easy to integrate into classroom and take-home...
The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world'...
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133,35 zł |
Robert Ballard: Explorer and Undersea Archaeologist
ISBN: 9780816061730 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As a boy growing up on California's coast, Robert Ballard was fascinated by marine geology and life underwater. While working for the U.S. Navy, he built his expertise in the new technology of submersibles, which served him well in later expeditions. In the 1970s, Ballard took part in several key discoveries in marine science, including direct proof of the theory of plate tectonics and the first sightings of hot water vents and colonies of unique organisms that surround them on the deep-sea floor. But Ballard's most famous expedition found the remains of a famed luxury liner--the RMS... As a boy growing up on California's coast, Robert Ballard was fascinated by marine geology and life underwater. While working for the U.S. Navy, he... |
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186,80 zł |
Chien-Shiung Wu: Pioneering Nuclear Physicist
ISBN: 9780816061778 / Angielski / Twarda / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Chien-shiung Wu: Pioneering Nuclear Physicist" shows how Wu established herself as a world-renowned experimentalist in nuclear physics. The reader will see how she solved important problems of the day, such as her improvements in radioactive detectors during World War II, and how she cleared up the mystery of beta decay.
"Chien-shiung Wu: Pioneering Nuclear Physicist" shows how Wu established herself as a world-renowned experimentalist in nuclear physics. The reader wi...
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186,80 zł |
Jonas Salk: Microbiologist
ISBN: 9780816061860 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people, focusing on the subject's early education and training, challenges faced on the job, important mentors, and career achievements. Students follow each person's journey along one or more career paths and get a sense of the person's historical importance. These unique volumes present important information on each subject's career in a way that makes it easy to integrate into classroom and take-home...
The only biography series to include a section on career information. The "Ferguson Career Biographies" series tells the stories of some of the world'...
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133,35 zł |
The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane
ISBN: 9780823408757 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it. A Newbery honor Book.
The first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it. A Newbery honor Book.
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115,74 zł |
The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane
ISBN: 9780823410828 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it. A Newbery honor Book.
The first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it. A Newbery honor Book.
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72,96 zł |
A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison
ISBN: 9780823414147 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous other items.
An introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous othe...
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34,31 zł |
Ilan Ramon: Jewish Star
ISBN: 9780827607699 / Angielski / Miękka / 111 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Black and White photographs A Sydney Taylor Awards Notable Book Ilan Ramon was a hero in every sense of the word. As a bold fighter pilot, Air Force colonel in the Israeli army, and payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia, he was a role model for many young Israelis. As Israel s first astronaut, he captured the hearts of Jews all around the world and was a national hero and a symbol of hope. Ramon s journey into space occurred as Israelis continued to suffer through a horrendous period of violence, and it helped lift the nation s spirits. For 16 exciting days, Ramon managed... Black and White photographs A Sydney Taylor Awards Notable Book Ilan Ramon was a hero in every sense of the word. As a bold fighter pilot, A... |
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55,80 zł |
Albert Einstein: The Jewish Man Behind the Theory
ISBN: 9780827608245 / Angielski / Miękka / 75 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A young adult biography that focuses on Einstein as a great Jewish thinker and champion of Israel. In 2005, the world celebrated Albert Einstein s annus mirabile, the miraculous year. It was the 100th anniversary of the publication of his five pioneering papers that led to revolutionary changes in our understanding of the properties of space and time. The anniversary of the Einstein s theory of relativity and the publication of his famous formula, e=mc2, presents JPS with an opportunity to educate a new generation of young readers about Einstein s importance as a scientist and, more...
A young adult biography that focuses on Einstein as a great Jewish thinker and champion of Israel. In 2005, the world celebrated Albert Einstein s ann...
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72,80 zł |
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
ISBN: 9780876145654 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Carolrhoda's best-selling Creative Minds Biographies series appeals to a wide range of readers. Written in story format, these biographies also include inviting black-and-white illustrations.
Carolrhoda's best-selling Creative Minds Biographies series appeals to a wide range of readers. Written in story format, these biographies also includ...
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45,05 zł |
Rachel Carson : Biologist and Writer
ISBN: 9780894343681 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Rachel Carson: Biologist and Writer examines the life and career of the mother of the modern environment movement and author of "Silent Spring.
"Rachel Carson: Biologist and Writer examines the life and career of the mother of the modern environment movement and author of "Silent Spring
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133,35 zł |
Jane Goodall : Animal Behaviorist and Writer
ISBN: 9780894343704 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This biography series is different from the rest. Focus has been placed on the life choices of famous individuals that have had profound impacts on their careers. How did these individuals become successful in their field? What obstacles did they encounter? How were their educational, professional, and recreational choices related to who they became and what they achieved?
This biography series is different from the rest. Focus has been placed on the life choices of famous individuals that have had profound impacts on th...
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117,32 zł |
Carl Sagan : Astronomer
ISBN: 9780894343742 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Carl Sagan: Astronomer examines the life and career of the man who many believe was the world's greatest 'populizer' of science, through his books
"Carl Sagan: Astronomer examines the life and career of the man who many believe was the world's greatest 'populizer' of science, through his book...
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133,35 zł |
Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century
ISBN: 9780897749558 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique resource goes beyond the headlines in chronicling not just the scientific achievements but also the lives of 100 remarkable men and women. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.
From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique... |
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655,63 zł |
100 Scientists Who Shaped World History
ISBN: 9780912517391 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Readers will be fascinated to learn about a wide range of scientists who have attained recognition or have demonstrated unique abilities in a variety of scientifc fields including, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, physics, anthropology, oceanography, botany, and medicine. Chronolgically presented, this book begins with Pythagoras (c. 580 BC to c 500 BC) and ends with Stephen Hawking (b. 1942). As with all of the scientists featured in 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History, both men sought answers to the physical world around them. Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher and mathematician, coined...
Readers will be fascinated to learn about a wide range of scientists who have attained recognition or have demonstrated unique abilities in a variety ...
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34,31 zł |
Marshall McLuhan
ISBN: 9780968816677 / Angielski / Miękka / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Communications theorist Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) predicted the effects of electronic media on modern culture as early as 1964. McLuhan published several breakthrough books and coined terms like "hot" and "cool" media, "the global village," and "the medium is the message." Communications theorist Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) predicted the effects of electronic media on modern culture as early as 1964. McLuhan publishe... |
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68,50 zł |
Marie Curie: Young Scientist
ISBN: 9781416915454 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Marie Curie was a world-renowned scientist who made many important discoveries, as well as a great teacher and a mother, but her accomplishments didn't come easily. Born Maria Sklodovska in 1867, Marie grew up in Russia-occupied Poland where schools were not allowed to teach Polish history or language, and lab experiments were forbidden in science classes. When Marie was young, her mother and eldest sister both passed away. Marie was determined not to let hardships get in the way of her dreams. She went on to win two Nobel Prizes, one each in physics and chemistry, making her the first...
Marie Curie was a world-renowned scientist who made many important discoveries, as well as a great teacher and a mother, but her accomplishments didn'...
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51,49 zł |