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Luck + genius = serendipity. From Isaac Newton’s sudden grasp of gravity to Alexander Fleming’s chance development of penicillin, from fossils to the Dead Sea Scrolls, rubber balls to nuclear fission, history is brimming with stories of fantastic lucky breaks.Though genius and hard work play an important part, the luck of many scientists, explorers, and inventors has led to breakthroughs that revolutionized our world.
In lively and accessible prose, award-winning author Dennis Fradin reveals the thrilling stories behind 11 monumental discoveries, as well as the tragedies and triumphs of the fascinating men and women behind these advances. Illustrated with historical photos and engravings.
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HardCover. Pub Date: February. 2006 Pages: 183 Publisher: Penguin Discusses eleven Scientific Discoveries found AS a result of Chance Events and unexpected LABoratory Results. FROM Newton's discovery of gravity after observing an apple fall to Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin when mold Landed on a bacteria culture.
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- PublisherDutton Childrens Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0525471960
- ISBN 13 9780525471967
- BindingHardcover
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