Scientists and Their Mind Blowing Experiments

Dead Famous

by Mike Goldsmith

You've probably heard of a few scientists. Galileo Galilei and his telescope. Isaac Newton and his apple. Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

But have you heard that: Galileo was sentenced to life in prison for his shocking ideas about the solar system? Newton wasn't all that keen on science—sometimes it got on his nerves? Darwin wrote a book about his pet worms?

Yes, even though they're dead, scientists are still full of surprises—and the nine in this book are more surprising than most. Now you can get the inside story from their lost notebooks, read the news reports as their breakthroughs hit the headlines, and find out all about the mind-blowing experiments!

Dead Funny. Dead Gripping. Dead Famous.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, History, Childrens, Biography

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2003

About the author

Dr. Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of nonfiction books for children.

Reviews

[Mohammad · Rating 2 out of 5]

کتابی به زبان داستان با تصاویر کاریکاتوری از سرگذشت مهمترین اکتشافات چند دانشمند بزرگ که به نظر میرسه نویسنده اش درک درستی از خدا نداره.....
کلا خوندن سیر و سرگذشت دانشمندا جالبه ...

[Ricardo Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection of books has a special place in my childhood.
It simplifies themes in a way that young people will find funny and engaging.
This one is about famous scientists, and you will find funny facts about the likes of Da Vinci, Galileo, etc.

[Katrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite fun! Really enjoyed this book on a few chosen scientists. I liked the stories which were detailed enough but never got boring. There are also illustrations and it's funny, but don't expect to die of laughter, it's more informative than comical. I have another one of this series and I'll surely read that one, too.

[Jibbu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good comedy, I would recommend this to kids...

[Mati ♡ Sarmento · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ótimo para quem gosta de saber e conhecer, o livro é facil de ler mesmo sendo tecnico tem piadas e é bastante interactivo com o leitor

[Jared · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about the nine most world changing Scientists and how exactly their experiments changed the world. For example Galileo discovered and has shown that no matter what the mass of an object the object will fall at the same time. This book also shows Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

I think the theme is to commemorate the scientists who helped us get to the world that we live in today. Because they took risks of being burnt alive decapitated,and put down and because they persisted we know the truth about this universe.

I recommend this book to people who want to research well known scientists.Why? Because this book shows the most important facts about the scientist and also the interesting facts that you probably did not know about them.

[Karan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Came across this amazing book in my school library and decided to give it a reading. Aaaaaand it turned out to be such a delightful and informative book that I couldn't put it down and went on to read it in a single night. However the info wasn't much of a news to me but the book's layout is just so damn engaging, and funny, and witty. Highly recommended for kids and teenagers, primarily owing to the amusing illustrations.

[Yolanda kisenyi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learnt the lengths scientists go to just to do experiments and invent new things. The thing that makes this book more interesting is that when you buy it it comes with cards dat have questions and the answers behind them and you can test yourself or a friend like a quiz

[Shreyas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book off a Scholastic Book Fair in my school , and I have to say - it was - and still is : AMAZING! It's everything I wanted - for a Science Oriented Book to be. Lot's of fun Trivia , Pictures and crazy-cartoonish explanations. I'm a BIG FAN. A Must Buy for everyone.

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je to o Galileo Gallileovi, Charlesi Darwinovi, Marii Curie a třeba ještě o Albertu Einsteinovi. Je to docela legrační knížka.

[Pranay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Awesome!

[Gariel Villanueva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Like It

[Nithya · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful book..highly recommended for kids

[Vimal Venkat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might be the first book my 9 year old niece is going to read..

[Patricia Yumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting, funny!!!!!!

[Nael_5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really funny, interesting and very usefull, you learn so much.

[Aria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, let's start by..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Loved it ,simply