This landmark anthology of writings about New Zealand science and by New Zealand scientists traces the development of all branches of science, from early naturalists' ramblings on flora and fauna, to geological accounts of Lake Rotomahana's famous pink and white terraces, to Rutherford splitting the atom and modern breakthroughs in nanotechnology.
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This landmark anthology of writings about New Zealand science and by New Zealand scientists traces the development of all branches of science, from early naturalists' ramblings on flora and fauna, to geological accounts of Lake Rotomahana's famous pink and white terraces, to Rutherford splitting the atom and modern breakthroughs in nanotechnology.
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This landmark anthology of writings will excite readers of all ages about extraordinary scientific discoveries made by New Zealand scientists. The pieces range from early naturalists' observations of birds, insects and botany, to geological accounts of the famous pink and white terraces, to Ernest Rutherford splitting the atom, modern breakthroughs in nanotechnology, to the recent discovery of an extra-solar planet. You'll even learn how to cook paua. The 50 pieces are beautifully chosen and make riveting reading. This is the first collection of its kind, compiled by one of New Zealand's most talented science writers. Winner 2009 Royal Society of New Zealand Science Book Prize.
Awards
Winner of Royal Society of New Zealand Science Book Prize 2009
About the Author
Rebecca Priestley is a contributor to Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand, and the editor of The Elegant Universe of Albert Einstein.
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