"Science: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World" by Jon Balchin explores the groundbreaking contributions of key figures in the scientific community throughout history. The book highlights a diverse range of scientists, from renowned physicists and chemists to biologists and mathematicians, showcasing their discoveries and inventions that have profoundly impacted our understanding of the world. Each entry provides insights into the scientists' lives, the challenges they faced, and the lasting significance of their work. This engaging narrative celebrates human curiosity and innovation, inspiring readers to appreciate the pivotal role science plays in our daily lives and the advancement of civilization. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Scientists Who Changed the World .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 208 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2003 by Enchanted Lion Books .