Immortals of science

A biography of the two brothers, unknown bicycle repairmen, who built and flew the first powered airplane in 1903, which concentrates on the contributions to the history of flight.

A biography of the Greek philosopher and a discussion of his contributions to science, logic and metaphysics.

A biography which gives an historical basis for the science of astronomy.

Covers observations and theories leading to R?ntgen's work, biographical information about the German physicist, R?ntgen's discovery and further research, and improvements and applications of the X ray after the appearance of R?ntgen's papers.

A biography of the German-born scientist and pacifist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

A biography of one of the important scientists of ancient Greece, and an explanation of his contributions to physics, astronomy, and mathematics.