More Great Scientists and Their Discoveries

Author David Angus
Narrator Benjamin Soames
Publisher Naxos AudioBooks
Publish Date 1 February 2017
Run Time 2 hours and 38 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology.

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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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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 scientistsu2019 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 scientistu2019s story. Soames keeps to a steady pace and energetic tone throughout his narration, which helps hold the listeneru2019s 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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