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More Great Scientists and Their Discoveries
- Author
- David Angus
- Narrator
- Benjamin Soames
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
- Publish Date
- 1 February 2017
- Run Time
- 2 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Critics Review
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Narrator Benjamin Soames presents listeners with snapshots of nine scientists and their impactful discoveries in this collective biography. The scientists are Copernicus, Pascal, Halley, Linnaeus, Davy, Volta, Babbage, Humboldt, and, finally, Oppenheimer. The scientists’ work covers a variety of scientific fields including astronomy, geometry, physics and chemistry. Each bio begins with a short clip of classical music that provides a delightful transition between each scientist’s story. Soames keeps to a steady pace and energetic tone throughout his narration, which helps hold the listener’s attention and bring these important scientists to life. Science enthusiasts and novices alike will be intrigued by the brief yet informative biographies.
M.D., AudioFile
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Details
- Author
- David Angus
- Narrator
- Benjamin Soames
- Duration
- 2 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 February 2017
- ISBN
- 9781781980354
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Synopsis
Following the success of the first Great Scientists title in the ‘Junior Classics’ range, this collection features the lives of nine more remarkable scientists, with descriptions of their discoveries. From the astronomy of Copernicus and Halley to the natural science of Linnaeus and Humboldt, and from the discoveries of Pascal, Davy, Volta and Babbage to the harnessing of atomic power by Julius Oppenheimer, it explores the contributions made by these great scientists, and their impact on our everyday lives.
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