Science
96 books
Science
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Isaac Asimov - Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volumes 1-3
This is a short booklet on science fact commissioned by the U. S. Energy Research and Development Administration (Office of Public Affairs). It tells the story of the origins of nuclear physics in terms understandable...
4 hours 16 minutes
Science
592
Sir Francis Galton - Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development
Francis Galton, credited with the discovery of identification by fingerprinting, also took a long term interest in the study of biometrics. In this book, many different faculties, both observable and measurable are...
9 hours 29 minutes
Science
538
Bernhard Eduard Fernow - Brief History of Forestry
An accessible, comprehensive summary of the science and art of forestry, from its ancient roots to its 20th century techniques (many of which are still used today). This book synthesizes forestry efforts and practices...
15 hours 29 minutes
Science
555
Jean M. Thompson - Water Wonders Every Child Should Know
Water: essential for life and in much of the world, we take it for granted. In this work, Jean Thompson explains various aspects of the water cycle in simple terms, for the benefit of young readers with enquiring...
1 hour 46 minutes