A short biography of late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century English scientist John Dalton that profiles his life and works which included his research on atomic theory.
Explores the history and development of atomic theory from Democritus to Einstein and the present, presenting physics and chemistry experiments done by famous scientists and discussing nuclear power, fusion, and fission.
Provides an overview of the life and work of English chemist and physicist John Dalton, focusing on his contributions to the development of atomic theory.
Explains what atoms are and how they join together to form matter; describes molecules, chemical properties, and nuclear energy; and presents several experiments that can be done at home. Also includes the periodic table and charts of common elements and chemicals.
Provides background information on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and presents controversies surrounding the event, and also offers personal narratives from people who lived through or were impacted by this event.
Introduces atoms, the tiny particles which make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.
Chronicles the history of scientific speculation and research on the nature of the atom, from the beginnings of chemistry in the Bronze Age to the impact of Max Planck's quantum theory. Also includes a glossary and lists of related books and Web sites.
