Free Download The Five Biggest Ideas in Science By Charles M. Wynn; Arthur W. Wiggins; Sidney Harris
1996 | 208 Pages | ISBN: 0471138126 | DJVU | 8 MB
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 EvolutionGet set for a lively and informative discussion, as you also learn how to evaluate potential applications of these and other scientific ideas.