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The Five Biggest Ideas in Science

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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.
Format: Paperback