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LoC No.: 63009054
Title: The peaceful atom
Original Publication: United States: Prentice Hall Inc., 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Don Smith and Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "The Peaceful Atom" by Bernice Kohn Hunt is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This informative book explores the concept and power of atomic energy, elaborating on its significance and applications during the era recognized as the atomic age. The text aims to demystify the complex nature of atoms and showcases the revolutionary potential of atomic energy in various fields. In "The Peaceful Atom," the author takes readers on an educational journey through the history and development of atomic theory, starting from ancient Greek speculation by Democritus to significant advancements brought forth by scientists like John Dalton, Marie Curie, and Enrico Fermi. The book describes various atomic phenomena, including radioactivity and nuclear fission, while illustrating the significant technologies emerging from these discoveries, such as atomic power plants and medical applications. It emphasizes the numerous benefits of atomic energy, highlighting its potential to solve energy shortages and improve public health, while also addressing the importance of responsible management of nuclear materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hunt, Bernice Kohn, 1920-
Illustrator: Onyshkewych, Zenowij, 1929-2018
EBook No.: 70047
Published: Feb 15, 2023
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Atoms
Subject: Atoms -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Nuclear energy -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 63009054
Title: The peaceful atom
Original Publication: United States: Prentice Hall Inc., 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Don Smith and Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "The Peaceful Atom" by Bernice Kohn Hunt is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This informative book explores the concept and power of atomic energy, elaborating on its significance and applications during the era recognized as the atomic age. The text aims to demystify the complex nature of atoms and showcases the revolutionary potential of atomic energy in various fields. In "The Peaceful Atom," the author takes readers on an educational journey through the history and development of atomic theory, starting from ancient Greek speculation by Democritus to significant advancements brought forth by scientists like John Dalton, Marie Curie, and Enrico Fermi. The book describes various atomic phenomena, including radioactivity and nuclear fission, while illustrating the significant technologies emerging from these discoveries, such as atomic power plants and medical applications. It emphasizes the numerous benefits of atomic energy, highlighting its potential to solve energy shortages and improve public health, while also addressing the importance of responsible management of nuclear materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hunt, Bernice Kohn, 1920-
Illustrator: Onyshkewych, Zenowij, 1929-2018
EBook No.: 70047
Published: Feb 15, 2023
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Atoms
Subject: Atoms -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Nuclear energy -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.