History of science for young readers
“, published by Yale University Press (Yale University Press), is an accessible book on the evolution of science, biographies of important scientists and groundbreaking discoveries.
This book enables young readers to learn the principles of science along with its history.
Science includes physics, biology, chemistry and geology in high school alone, and it is difficult for beginning students to understand how science has developed as a whole. The book vividly depicts the dynamic changes in science as once established theories from ancient times to the present day are successively overthrown. The book describes episodes from famous scientists such as Aristotle, Galen, Galileo, Harvey, Bacon, Newton, Einstein and Berners-Lee, tracing the trajectory of development from ancient civilisations to modern chemistry.
In this issue, I would like to discuss the history of science for young readers.
Chapter 1: The Beginning
In Chapter 1, it is stated that ‘science is an ever-evolving path of inquiry in which humanity pursues truth based on curiosity and intelligence’. This human curiosity about the outside world, as described in ‘The Autumn of Reading and the History of Literature’, is not simply confined to science, but represents man’s essential attitude towards understanding the world. At the heart of science is the timeless human curiosity and imagination that has evolved it.
This book describes the origins of science in areas as diverse as physics, biology, chemistry and geology, as set out below.
Chapter 2: Needles and numbers
Chapter 3: Atoms and emptiness
Chapter 4: The father of medicine – Hippocrates.
Chapter 5: ‘Maestro of the intelligentsia’ – Aristotle.
Chapter 6: The emperor’s physician-in-charge – Galen.
Chapter 7: Islamic science
Chapter 8 Out of the Darkness
Chapter 9 The search for the Philosopher’s Stone
Chapter 10 – Unravelling the human body
Chapter 11 Where is the centre of the universe?
Chapter 12 The Leaning Tower and the Telescope – Galileo
Chapter 13 – Around and Around – Harvey
Chapter 14 Knowledge is power — Bacon and Descartes
Chapter 15 ‘The new chemistry’
Chapter 16 What goes up must always go ……–Newton
Chapter 17 Sparks of inspiration
Chapter 18 – The Clockwork Universe
Chapter 19 Order in the world
Chapter 20 Air and gases
Chapter 21 Tiny particles that make matter
Chapter 22 Forces, fields and magnetism
Chapter 23 Excavating the dinosaurs
Chapter 24 – Earth’s history
Chapter 25 ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’
Chapter 26 – The little box of life
Chapter 27 Coughing, sneezing and illness
Chapter 28 Engines and energy
Chapter 29 – Elements to the table
Chapter 30 Into the atom
Chapter 31 Radioactivity
Chapter 32 The scientist who changed the world – Einstein
Chapter 33 Moving continents
Chapter 34 What is inherited?
Chapter 35 Where did humans come from?
Chapter 36 Special drugs
Chapter 37 Constitutive units
Chapter 38 Deciphering the ‘Book of Life’ – The Human Genome Project / Chapter 39 The Big Bang.
Chapter 40: Science in the digital age
The book concludes with the topic of the discovery of the computor and its structure, which is also discussed in ‘Turing’s Outline of the Theory of Computation, Reference Books and Neural Turing Machines’ and ‘On the Computational Elements and Semiconductor Chips that Compose the Computer’.
In the final chapter, it is stated that ‘modern science is deeply connected with the computer, which has become an integral part of the progress of science and life, but at the same time its power requires prudence’.
Science has always developed in close association with its historical context, modern science and life would not be possible without computers, and while their advances bring us convenience, they also contain risks of misuse. It concludes with the words that to keep this cooperative power of science beneficial to society, it is essential not only to have the expertise of scientists, but also a sensible citizenry to monitor its use.
Reference Book
Here are some books on the history of science.
Fun science history books for beginners
“A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson
A humorous look at the vast history of science. A great book that is easy to read for young readers, telling the story from the beginning of the universe to the evolution of life.
“The Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the Way” by Joy Hakim
A journey of science that begins in ancient Greece. The link between history and science is portrayed in an easy-to-understand manner.
“Science: A Visual Encyclopedia” by DK
Richly illustrated, this book makes learning about scientists’ discoveries and inventions visually enjoyable. Recommended for elementary to middle school students
Biography and storytelling history of science
“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky
Beautifully illustrated biographies of 50 women scientists who have made their mark on the history of science, perfect for young people interested in STEM fields.
“The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors” by John Gribbin
A history of science centered on the lives of scientists and their discoveries. It is somewhat for adults, but can be enjoyed by high school students!
For readers who want to learn a little deeper.
“The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements “ by Sam Kean
A backstory in the history of science on the Periodic Table of Elements. Especially recommended for young people interested in chemistry.
“Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe” by Simon Singh
A book about the beginning of the universe and the challenges faced by scientists. For those interested in physics and astronomy.
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