Discovering the Speed of Light
The Scientist's Guide to Physics
From the time that man began to roam the planet, they were curious about light. Over time, they learned how to not only measure it, but to harness its power. This book follows that progress from the time of Galileo to the research being done today. It includes informative sidebars on scientists and great minds in the exciting realm of light.
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Series Review: The Scientist's Guide to Physics"The books carefully track the various experiments and discoveries that eventually led to our current knowledge of the universe. With clear explanations of scientific principles, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, these books present excellent overviews of both the history and nature of the study of physics."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: The Scientist's Guide to Physics
"Physics can be intimidating for some students; this series makes concepts more approachable. The colorful covers make it eye-appealing; all books are richly illustrated with full-color drawings, photos, and charts. ...these books should be particularly appealing to reluctant readers doing reports."
--Library Media Connection
