Synopses & Reviews
Who discovered DNA? Who invented the automatic teller machine? Is there such a thing as a magnetic-levitated train? These are just a few of the questions readers can quickly answer by consulting Milestones in Science and Technology. Readers of all ages can easily find facts, history, names, and dates surrounding the 1,250 most important events in sci-tech history. Each event gets special treatment in understandable paragraphs of 150 to 600 words. Four indexes provide access by year, name of discoverer or inventor, nationality or country, and broad subject category. The text is enhanced by photos and illustrations.
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...this encyclopedia, alphabetical listing of important discoveries and inventions contains concise descriptions of everything from abacus to zoology. Extensively cross-referenced and labeled with field of study.Advisory List
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A well-planned and well-researched volume.School Library Journal
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A better source than Kane's Famous First Facts.VOYA
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Readers seeking a quick reference collection of discoveries, inventions and facts should make this a reference basic.The Bookwatch
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...a useful guide for locating basic data on important and interesting discoveries, inventions, and facts in science and technology.Ties
About the Author
ELLIS MOUNT, D.L.S., is president of Mount Data Services, Teaneck, New Jersey and editor of Sci-Tech News.BARBARA A. LIST, M.L.S., is director of Science and Engineering Libraries, Columbia University, New York, New York.