Overview
Twentieth-Century Science is a seven-volume set that explores, decade by decade, how science developed throughout the 20th century and examines the paths science may take during the 21st century. Designed to complement science curricula, the books are a fascinating narrative of the recent advances in science and technology and their far-reaching influence.Earth Science chronicles the history of this scientific discipline from 1901, documenting the significant discoveries of the 20th century by notable Earth and other scientists.
The volume covers the following: geologic history, advances in, crustal dynamics, evolution and opposition, exploring the Earth's inner layers, the atomic age, space exploration, oceanography and marine science, advances in, volcanic activities, their worldwide impact, greenhouse gases, medical geology. Each chapter in Earth Science features milestones of significant events, sidebars that clarify scientific concepts, a "Scientist of the Decade" essay that focuses on a notable individual or event, and a list of print and Internet resources reflecting the time period. The book includes more than 70 photographs and line illustrations, a conclusion that looks at 21st-century issues, the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, an appendix of awards of merit in Earth science, a glossary, a list of general print and Internet resources, and an index.
The Twentieth-Century Science set is essential for middle and high school students, teachers, and general readers who seek comprehensive information on recent scientific history and its effect on future advancements in science.
About the Author:
Christina Reed is a freelance science journalist whoseclients include Scientific American, New Scientist, and the Discovery Science Channel
Synopsis
Twentieth-Century Science is a seven-volume set that explores, decade by decade, how science developed throughout the 20th century and examines the paths science may take during the 21st century. Designed to complement science curricula, the books are a fascinating narrative of the recent advances in science and technology and their far-reaching influence.
Earth Science chronicles the history of this scientific discipline from 1901, documenting the significant discoveries of the 20th century by notable Earth and other scientists.
The volume covers the following: geologic history, advances in, crustal dynamics, evolution and opposition, exploring the Earth's inner layers, the atomic age, space exploration, oceanography and marine science, advances in, volcanic activities, their worldwide impact, greenhouse gases, medical geology. Each chapter in Earth Science features milestones of significant events, sidebars that clarify scientific concepts, a "Scientist of the Decade" essay that focuses on a notable individual or event, and a list of print and Internet resources reflecting the time period. The book includes more than 70 photographs and line illustrations, a conclusion that looks at 21st-century issues, the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, an appendix of awards of merit in Earth science, a glossary, a list of general print and Internet resources, and an index.
The Twentieth-Century Science set is essential for middle and high school students, teachers, and general readers who seek comprehensive information on recent scientific history and its effect on future advancements in science.
About the Author:
Christina Reed is a freelance science journalist whoseclients include Scientific American, New Scientist, and the Discovery Science Channel