Scientists Who Changed History, DK
Scientists Who Changed History, DK
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Scientists Who Changed History

Author: DK

Narrator: Charles Armstrong

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 11/24/2020


Synopsis

From Archimedes to Einstein, discover the lives and works of the scientists who helped shape the world we live in today.

Delve into the lives, inspirations, motivations, and achievements of the greatest scientists in the world and through all time.

Explore the stories of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential scientists with this innovative and bold book of biographies. From mathematicians to meteorologists, geologists to geneticists, each scientist is presented through a combination of stimulating words.

Combining elements of biography, history, and analysis, Scientists Who Changed History explains the groundbreaking contributions made by these revolutionary men and women in a clear and informative way.

© 2019 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on January 27, 2021

This excellent book gives you a whirlwind tour of some of the most famous scientists from 650 BCE through the present. Eighty-nine individuals get a page or more outlining their lives, education, and important contributions to science. Additionally there are two page “directories” where ninety-one o......more

Goodreads review by Hafiz on July 24, 2022

Wow, what a fantastic book. I got a chance to understand that thousands of people spend their whole life on one thing, and later, millions of human beings enjoy their inventions wihtout knowing. The most important part, I want to say thanks to mice who sacrifice their life for human beings in experi......more

Goodreads review by John on April 15, 2021

Entertaining and educational mini-bios on landmark scientists from 650 BCE to the World Wide Web. The layout and graphics presentation makes it easy to flip through and choose which breakthrough story appeals to you. There are many cases of realizing, "I did not know that..." This handsome DK (former......more

Goodreads review by Roy on January 14, 2020

Fantastic insight into the history of scientific discoveries and the incredible scientists who have helped shape our future. Only negative is the choice of black text on dark pages, which made clear reading slow going.......more

Goodreads review by Vincent on September 16, 2020

Very concise descriptions, but includes many lesser-known names (at least for me) and achievements. Loved the visual aspects as well.......more