The Greatest Science Stories Never Told: 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder, and stupefy
- Author:Rick Beyer
- Publisher:Harper
- Category:Book
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- Seller:Franklin's Books Bank
- Sales Rank:608,260
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- Language:English (Published)
- Media:Hardcover
- Number Of Items:1
- Pages:224
- Shipping Weight (lbs):0.9
- Dimensions (in):7.3 x 7.1 x 0.8
- Publication Date:November 1, 2009
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p 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder, stupefy /p ul liMeet the angry undertaker who gave us the push-button phone./li liDiscover how modesty led to the invention of the stethoscope./li liFind out why Albert Einstein patented a refrigerator./li liLearn how a train full of trumpeters made science history./li /ul p Did you know about: /p ul liThe frustrated fashion designer who created the space suit? /li liThe gun-toting newspaperman who invented the parking meter?/li liThe midnight dreams that led to a Nobel Prize? /li /ul p They're so good, you can't read just one! /p
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