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| 100 | _aFrank Ashall | ||
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_aRemarkable Discoveries _c Ashall Frank |
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| 250 | _a1st ed., | ||
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_aUsa _bCambridge University Press _c1996 |
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_a 292 p _c 5.99 x 0.73 x 9.02 inches |
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| 520 | _aRemarkable Discoveries! is an enthusiastic and engaging narrative that explores eighteen exciting discoveries--found in all areas of science--that have had a profound impact on modern life. Writing in an informative yet relaxed style, the author relates the histories of such fascinating discoveries as electricity, DNA, microbes, plate tectonics, and x-rays. He emphasizes the personalities involved, the role of serendipity, and the elements of surprise and wonder that often accompany scientific research | ||
| 650 | _aElectricity | ||
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| 700 | _aFrank Ashall | ||
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