Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington
British scientist Arthur Eddington was once more famous than Albert Einstein! Informed scientists understand how intertwined the two are. Einstein's theories are well known, but it was Eddington who proved and endorsed many of them. This book describes the rise of these two men and how their friendship fostered scientific breakthroughs and ultimately Einstein's fame. Readers will be interested in the accessible explanations of some famous theories, such as the Theory of Relativity, while the relevant photographs and fact boxes further clarify biographical details.
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Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington
British scientist Arthur Eddington was once more famous than Albert Einstein! Informed scientists understand how intertwined the two are. Einstein's theories are well known, but it was Eddington who proved and endorsed many of them. This book describes the rise of these two men and how their friendship fostered scientific breakthroughs and ultimately Einstein's fame. Readers will be interested in the accessible explanations of some famous theories, such as the Theory of Relativity, while the relevant photographs and fact boxes further clarify biographical details.
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Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington

Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington

by Mary Colson
Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington

Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington

by Mary Colson

Overview

British scientist Arthur Eddington was once more famous than Albert Einstein! Informed scientists understand how intertwined the two are. Einstein's theories are well known, but it was Eddington who proved and endorsed many of them. This book describes the rise of these two men and how their friendship fostered scientific breakthroughs and ultimately Einstein's fame. Readers will be interested in the accessible explanations of some famous theories, such as the Theory of Relativity, while the relevant photographs and fact boxes further clarify biographical details.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482414707
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date: 08/01/2014
Series: Dynamic Duos of Science
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Very Big Bang! 4

Chapter 2 1905: The Year the Universe Changed 12

Chapter 3 The World at War 20

Chapter 4 Worldwide Fame 28

Chapter 5 Dangerous Times 34

Chapter 6 The Einstein Effect 40

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48

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