The Five Biggest Ideas in Science (Hardcover)

In a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Charles Wynn and Arthur Wiggins provide a panoramic view of the questions scientists seek to answer about the natural world:
* Do basic building blocks of matter exist, and if so, what do they look like?
* BIG IDEA #1: Physics' Model of the Atom
* What relationships, if any, exist among different kinds of atoms?
* BIG IDEA #2: Chemistry's Periodic Law
* Where did the atoms of the universe come from, and what is their destiny?
* BIG IDEA #3: Astronomy's Big Bang Theory
* How is the matter of the universe arranged in planet Earth?
* BIG IDEA #4: Geology's Plate Tectonics Model
* How did life on planet Earth originate and develop?
* BIG IDEA #5: Biology's Theory of Evolution

Get set for a lively and informative discussion, as you also learn how to evaluate potential applications of these and other scientific ideas.

General

Imprint:	Wiley
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1996
First published:	December 1996
Authors:	Charles M Wynn • Arthur W. Wiggins
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-1-63026-200-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-63026-200-5
Barcode:	9781630262006

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