Clang!

By Darcy Pattison

Part of the Moments in Science series

A scientist's sound experiments captivate an emperor. Discover the intrigue.

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33 pages

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In 1806, Ernst Chladni embarks on a journey across Europe, dazzling audiences with his groundbreaking sound experiments. But when his French friends demand a book in their language, Chladni faces a financial dilemma. In a dramatic twist, he finds himself at the Tuileries Palace, presenting his work to none other than Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Will this meeting secure the funds he needs? Dive into the world of the Father of Acoustics and explore the challenges of popularizing science in a time of international collaboration and discovery.

From the publisher

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science.He made wires, columns of air, and solids vibrate. He wrote about this in his native German language, but his French scientist friends wanted to read about it in French. How could he get the cash he needed to write his new book?In February, 1809, Chladni’s friends took him to the Tuliere Palace. This elementary science picture book dramatizes the exciting meeting between a German scientist and French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized science. But during his work as an entertainer, he struggled to find the time and finances do actual research. This story provides a glimpse at the life of Ernst Chladni, the Father of Acoustics. It’s an amazing example of how scientists collaborate internationally. The story is based on Chladni’s own description of the event.

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