science's biggest mistakes about geology and ecology
Zuchora-Walske, Christine
2015
Explores some of science's ecological and geological mistakes, including the mistaken beliefs that the Earth is flat, California is an island, and mixing different metals together can create gold.
science's biggest mistakes about astronomy and physics
Zuchora-Walske, Christine
2015
Shares missteps, odd theories, and assumptions that science once supported, including that the universe circles the Earth and that the future can be foretold by looking at the stars.
science's biggest mistakes about animals and plants
Zuchora-Walske, Christine
2015
Examines scientific notions and beliefs that have been proven wrong, from sunflowers following the sun and the ability of cats to land anywhere unharmed.
"What if someone told you that your liver pumped blood through your body? You'd think that person was crazy! Discover how thought about the human body has changed over the centuries."--.
