John Logie Baird (Scientists Who Made History)
Author(s): Mike Goldsmith
As well as telling the story of Baird's life from his childhood in Scotland to his international fame as "the Television Man", this title looks at the impact of his invention in terms of its importance in world history. The science behind the invention of the television is explained with diagrams; and quotes from Baird and his contemporaries give an insight into the famous inventor's mind. Baird's legacy is discussed at the end of the book, giving the reader a chance to think about the impact of his life and scientific discovery on world history as a whole.
Product Information
'A superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110 'this handy and friendly foursome, with a good standard of relevant illustration, is well worth the outlay of a few Faradays.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101
Dr Mike Goldsmith works at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. He has worked on a variety of science topics, including sound and space. He has written several books for children.
General Fields
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- : Hodder Children's Books
- : Hodder Children's Books
- : 0.181
- : 01 May 2003
- : 250mm X 195mm X 5mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Mike Goldsmith
- : Paperback
- : 621.3880092
- : 48
- : diagrams, photos
