
How We Know What We Know
Fascinating Stories of Discovery and Invention
Shruthi Rao(Author)
Penguin (Publisher)
Published on 25. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-14-344973-7 (ISBN)
Description
Why did pirates covet maps more than gold?
Does Mars sometimes slip into reverse gear?
Can trees reveal secrets of the past?
But how do we know what we know?
Regaling us with tales of remarkable men and women who didn't rest until they got the answers they sought, Shruthi Rao chronicles the stories behind the discoveries and inventions we take for granted today. This book, in fifty marvellous accounts, tells us of the sense of mystery and wonder that propel scientists to find solutions to the puzzling problems of the world around us.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
India
Publishing group
Penguin Random House India
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-344973-7 (9780143449737)
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Person
Shruthi Rao studied to be an energy engineer and worked as a software professional until her story-gobbling-monster-daughter pulled out the writer lurking inside her. She writes for both adults and children, and is a freelance editor. She loves books, science, trees, desserts, hikes and the internet.