Science in Colonial America (Science of the Past)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0531115259 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Integrated Learning Dr. Joan E. Aitken This book is in the Science of the Past series discusses Sir Francis Bacon and the Age of Reason. Of particular interest was the concept of democratic science, so that science in America was not dominated by a small group of people. The book teaches about apothecaries, folk medicine, epidemics and inoculations, naming animals of North America, the beginning of botany, the discovery of ancient animal bones, astronomy, Benjamin Franklin and electricity. The book talks about how the spirit of colonial America influenced science, which would make an excellent supplement to a unit on colonial America.. "Science in Colonial America" according to Gwen Fox. Loved it! This isn't even the book I was looking for, it was a suggestion from Amazon. Thanks!. "Science in Colonial America" according to C. Quirk. This book is a good resource for adding history to science
Describes the scientific contributions made by people in colonial America, including natural history, medicine, astronomy, and electricity.