Pioneers of Science S.
4 total works
Describes the scientific and mathematical discoveries of Isaac Newton through a biographical approach to his work, which resulted in modern science.
This series looks at the development of scientific thought and discovery through the lives and achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists. Focusing on the Scotsman James Watt, this book describes how his work as a pioneer of mechanical engineering, especially in respect of the development of the steam engine, helped to lay the foundations of modern industry.
Explores the life and work of Joseph Lister, the "father of modern surgery."
This is one of a series which looks at the development of scientific thought and discovery through the lives and achievements of some of the world's great scientists. The book examines the life and times of Galileo, tracing his career as mathematician, astronomer and physicist, and exploring the importance of his work for future generations. Galileo was born in Italy at a time when all scientific thought was based on the teachings of the Ancient Greek philosophers. His constantly-enquiring mind rejected scientific findings which had not been proved by experiment, and he showed that the Greeks' findings were wrong, although it was many years before his work was officially acknowledged. This book sets out to show how, through this method of testing experimentally and then analyzing the results of his findings, Galileo laid the foundation for all future scientific work.