The Five Biggest Ideas in Science
Author | : Charles M. Wynn |
Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2008-05-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470342176 |
ISBN-13 | : 047034217X |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Five Biggest Ideas in Science written by Charles M. Wynn and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Charles Wynn and Arthur Wiggins provide a panoramic view of the questions scientists seek to answer about the natural world: * Do basic building blocks of matter exist, and if so, what do they look like? * BIG IDEA #1: Physics' Model of the Atom * What relationships, if any, exist among different kinds of atoms? * BIG IDEA #2: Chemistry's Periodic Law * Where did the atoms of the universe come from,and what is their destiny? * BIG IDEA #3: Astronomy's Big Bang Theory * How is the matter of the universe arranged in planet Earth? * BIG IDEA #4: Geology's Plate Tectonics Model * How did life on planet Earth originate and develop? * BIG IDEA #5: Biology's Theory of Evolution Get set for a lively and informative discussion, as you also learn how to evaluate potential applications of these and other scientific ideas.