Lives of the Scientists

Written by Kathleen Krull · Illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt

Part of the Lives of series

Discover the quirky, unexpected sides of history's greatest scientists.

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96 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 2 hour read· NC1120L

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Uncover the hidden quirks of history's greatest minds, from Galileo's rebellious streak to Einstein's love for joke books. 'Lives of the Scientists' reveals the eccentricities and passions that shaped their groundbreaking work. What secrets did these brilliant figures hide behind their serious facades? Dive into a world where soap bubbles and disguises meet scientific genius, and explore the surprising lives of those who changed the world.

From the publisher

Scientists have a reputation for being focused on their work–and maybe even dull. But take another look. Did you know that it’s believed Galileo was scolded by the Roman Inquisition for sassing his mom? That Isaac Newton loved to examine soap bubbles? That Albert Einstein loved to collect joke books, and that geneticist Barbara McClintock wore a Groucho Marx disguise in public? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, the subjects of Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt’s Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought) are revealed as creative, bold, sometimes eccentric–and anything but dull.

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