Great discoveries in science

"A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the history and key scientists related to the discipline of quantum mechanics"--.

This timely volume explores the world of one of the most controversial scientific advances in modern history, the design and production of genetically engineered plants. Readers will examine the ways in which humans interact with and manipulate the natural environment, from the earliest origins of agriculture to the discovery of the universal genetic code to the possibilities of ending world hunger. Throughout the text, readers will find in-depth explanations of complex theories of heredity and of modern genetic engineering technology, while being invited to consider the ethical questions that underlie this great discovery.

"A book for high school students about the history and applications of radiocarbon dating, and what it can tell us about the past."--.

"A book for high school students about the history and applications of radiocarbon dating, and what it can tell us about the past"--Provided by publisher.

A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics.

A book for high school students about the history and developments made in the area of cloning.

Examines the science that led up to the first organ transplant and explores the lives of the scientists who played a role in this discovery.

"A book for high school students about the history and developments made in the area of cloning"--Provided by publisher.

In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics, and X-rays would come to play a prominent role in the research of Marie Curie, Henri Bequerel, Thomas Edison, and other towering figures in science and medicine. X-Rays examines how Roentgen used the scientific method to achieve his aims and the applications of his discovery. The book also explains how Roentgen's discovery continues to lay the groundwork for new discoveries in astronomy, biology, and more.