Niels Bohr: Physicist and Humanitarian (Great Minds of Science) [Library Binding]

Naomi Pasachoff (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Great Minds of Science

A biography of the Danish physicist who won a Nobel Prize for his discoveries about the nature of the atom, saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis, and, after helping to develop the atomic bomb, campaigned for peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 7-10. Bohr, a theoretical physicist who made enormous contributions to nuclear science, is a difficult subject for a biography for young readers because of the complexity of his work. In this entry in the Great Minds of Science series, Pasachoff successfully describes both the science and the scientist in admirably clear language that explains both basic concepts and advanced theories, often illustrated with diagrams. Pasachoff also emphasizes Bohr's humanitarian efforts, including his resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II and his profound concerns about the uses of nuclear energy. Among the smattering of black-and-white photos are many candid images of Bohr with his contemporaries, including a shot of him lounging on a couch with Einstein. A chronology, notes, and further reading conclude a useful volume that will support a variety of curricular studies. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766019977
• ISBN-13: 978-0766019973
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,604,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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