The story of science: Newton at the center
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Published:
Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2005].
Physical Desc:
xv, 463 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, charts, photographs ; 24 cm.
Lexile measure:
950L
Rating:
950L
Status:
North Natomas Children's Area
CHILDREN 509 H155 2005
Description
A second volume of a three-part series for all ages traces the period between Copernicus's theory about the sun's location at the center of the universe through the early days of atomic theory, offering introductory portraits of such contributors as Giordano Bruno, Galileo, and Isaac Newton. Traces the period between Copernicus's theory about the sun's location at the center of the universe through the early days of atomic theory, offering introductory portraits of such contributors as Giordano Bruno, Galileo, and Isaac Newton.
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Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781588341617, 1588341615
Lexile measure:
950
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
"Published in association with the National Science Teachers Association"--Title page.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A second volume of a three-part series for all ages traces the period between Copernicus's theory about the sun's location at the center of the universe through the early days of atomic theory, offering introductory portraits of such contributors as Giordano Bruno, Galileo, and Isaac Newton. Traces the period between Copernicus's theory about the sun's location at the center of the universe through the early days of atomic theory, offering introductory portraits of such contributors as Giordano Bruno, Galileo, and Isaac Newton.
Target Audience
950L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.0,15,113982
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APA Citation (style guide)
Hakim, J. (2005). The story of science: Newton at the center. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hakim, Joy. 2005. The Story of Science: Newton At the Center. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hakim, Joy, The Story of Science: Newton At the Center. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Books, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hakim, Joy. The Story of Science: Newton At the Center. Washington, DC, Smithsonian Books, 2005.
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