physicists

Presents alphabetized biographical profiles of over 150 physicists throughout history, from Archimedes to Marie Curie to Tsung-Dao Lee, covering their family and educational backgrounds, work, achievements, cultural and political struggles, and legacies, and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an index.

Explores the life of Leon, Foucault and outlines his many accomplishments and creations, such as the so-called "Foucault's pendulum," which finally proved the rotation of the Earth. Includes full-color illustrations.

Discusses the life and theories of Albert Einstein, and presents twenty-one activities and experiments.

A collection of essays from the noted scientist includes personal reminiscences, a call for better science education, and explorations of the origins of the universe.

An introduction to the life and career of the eminent German- American physicist Albert Einstein.

Examines the life and science of Richard Feynman, focusing on his role in some of the key physics advances of the twentieth century, and includes short physics lessons related to each of his discoveries.

Discusses the German nuclear research program and the Allied response to it.

Molecular biologist Francis Crick gives an account of his life and the discovery of the double helix of DNA.