
The Five Biggest Ideas in Science
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-471-13812-9 (ISBN)
Description
In a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Charles Wynn and Arthur Wiggins provide a panoramic view of the questions scientists seek to answer about the natural world: Do basic building blocks of matter exist, and if so, what do they look like? BIG IDEA #1: Physics' Model of the Atom What relationships, if any, exist among different kinds of atoms? BIG IDEA #2: Chemistry's Periodic Law Where did the atoms of the universe come from, and what is their destiny? BIG IDEA #3: Astronomy's Big Bang Theory How is the matter of the universe arranged in planet Earth? BIG IDEA #4: Geology's Plate Tectonics Model How did life on planet Earth originate and develop? BIG IDEA #5: Biology's Theory of Evolution
Get set for a lively and informative discussion, as you also learn how to evaluate potential applications of these and other scientific ideas.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
US School Grade: From First Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-13812-9 (9780471138129)
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Charles M. Wynn | Arthur W. Wiggins
The Five Biggest Ideas in Science
E-Book
05/2008
1st Edition
Trade Paper Press
€15.49
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Persons
CHARLES M. WYNN, Professor of Chemistry at Eastern Connecticut State University
ARTHUR W. WIGGINS, Professor of Physics at Oakland Community College in Michigan, are the authors of science textbooks and numerous journal articles. Each has been the recipient of "Best Teacher" awards.
SIDNEY HARRIS is "America's premier science cartoonist" (Isaac Asimov).
ARTHUR W. WIGGINS, Professor of Physics at Oakland Community College in Michigan, are the authors of science textbooks and numerous journal articles. Each has been the recipient of "Best Teacher" awards.
SIDNEY HARRIS is "America's premier science cartoonist" (Isaac Asimov).