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Bell and the Science of the Telephone

Author: Brian Williams, David Antram

Synopsis: Alexander Graham Bell was a man committed to making life better for ordinary people. This book describes Bell's pioneering research into sound technology and his development of the first telephones, reliving the drama and tensions in the race to submit the first patent.

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Henry Ford: The People's Car-Maker (What's Their Story?)

Authors: Haydn Middleton, Tony Morris

Synopsis: A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies, for children aged 6-9 years, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors and scientists from the past. Each biography tells an exciting story about a real person, that can be read either alone or by a parent or teacher. The colourful artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memory. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2, History, English, Science and other subjects. Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?

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Curie and the Science of Radioactivity

Authors: Ian Graham, David Antram

Synopsis: Marie Curie's pioneering work opened up a completely new branch of science that led to nuclear power stations, radiation treatments for cancer and advanced our understanding of atoms. This book describes Marie's struggles for funding and material in a predominantly masculine world, as well as her relationship with her husband Pierre and his untimely death. The book features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate scientific detail. Here's the Science boxes illustrate and explain crucial technical information, while captions, a complete glossary and index combine to make this title an ideal educational text.

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Last updated: 13th April 2006

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