Robert Hooke: Creative Genius, Scientist, Inventor (Great Minds of Science)

Gow, Mary

ISBN 10: 0766025470 ISBN 13: 9780766025479

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Examines the impact of one of the most important pioneers of modern science, Robert Hooke, whose breadth of interests have influenced nearly every field of science and for whom Hooke's law--the law of elasticity--is named.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 5–9—These books will be welcome additions to collections in need of science biographies. Hooke, the 17th-century inventor, devoted his life to discoveries in several different areas, including meteorology, mathematics, and geology, as well as art and architecture. He also helped to redesign London after the Great Fire of 1666. The better-known Pavlov and his conditioned-reflex experiments with dogs are also explored in detail. His groundbreaking work in the physiology of the central nervous system paved the way for scientists in other fields, such as psychology and behaviorism. The accessible texts have an inviting, open format and offer many anecdotes to bring these scientists to life. A list of activities related to their work is a nice touch for more curious students. Good-quality photos and illustrations complement the narratives.—Carol Fazioli, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0766025470
• ISBN 13: 9780766025479
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 128