Lives of the scientists : experiments, explosions (and what the neighbors thought)
Summary
Profiles many of history's most noteworthy scientists, from Zhang Heng and Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein and Barbara McClintock, sharing lesser-known facts about their favorite activities, relationships, and eccentricities. Full description
Series: Lives of--
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Lives of the scientists: experiments, explosions (and what the neighbors thought)
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