The Kid Who Named Pluto: And the Stories of Other Extraordinary Young People in Science
By Marc McCutcheon.
Description
Which of the following were discovered or invented by kids?a) Televisionb) Pterodactyl fossilsc) BrailleAnswer: All of the above! These important contributions to science and many others were the result of the efforts of curious and smart kids who often started with only a simple idea or sketch. This fascinating book tells the stories of nine such kids, all of who made lasting impacts in science. Included are some well-known innovators, such as Louis Braille and physicist Robert Goddard, as well as lesser-known people like Philo Farnsworth, the teen inventor of television, and Mary Anning, ...
ISBN(s)
0765145100588, 081183770x, 9780811837705