A new version of the adult book written specifically for children 11 and up. Covering a huge sweep of science (the last 400 years) the Gribbins look at the great scientists from childhood to old age, telling the stories of their lives and how they came to make their renowned discoveries. A fascinating and highly readable account of the events that lie behind the scientific milestones of history, this book tells us the human stories behind the scientific principles. Previously published in hardback as Inventing the Future.
- ISBN10 0141317639
- ISBN13 9780141317632
- Publish Date 6 October 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 December 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Puffin Books
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 272
- Language English