Pictorial Hardcover. Zustand: Good. McDougall, Kathleen (illustrator). First Thus. 54 pages with monochrome illustrations by Kathleen McDougall; cover design by David Brown. 220 grams. Book is in good lightly marked ex-library condition. 'Isaac Asimov is a master story teller, one of the world's greatest writers of science fiction. He is also a noted expert on the history of scientific development, with a gift for explaining the wonders of science to non-experts, both young and old. In each of the books in this series, he tells the exciting story of one area of scientific discovery. These stories are science-fact, but just as readable as science fiction. What are germs? How did we find out about these "tiny little animals" that cannot be seen with the naked eye? Asimov traces the development of the microscope, through which the scientists were able to find out more about germs. They have used this knowledge to combat germs and prevent and cure many of the illnesses caused by them.' 'Isaac Asimov, world maestro of science fiction, was born in Russia near Smolensk in 1920 and brought to the United States by his parents three years later. He grew up in Brookly where he went to grammar school and at the age of eight he gained his citizen papers. A remarkable memory helped him finish high school before he was sixteen. He then went on to Columbia University and resolved to become a chemist rather than follow the medical career his father had in mind for him. He graduated in chemistry and after a short spell in the Army he gained his doctorate in 1949 and qualified as an instructor in biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine where he became Associate professor in 1955, doing research in nucleic acid. Increasingly, however, the pressures of chemical research conflicted with his aspirations in the literary field, and in 1958 he retired to full-time authorship while retaining his connection with the University. Asimov's fantastic career as a science fiction writer begn in 1939 with the appearance of a short story, 'Marooned Off Vesta', in Amazing Stories. Thereafter he became a regular contributor to the leading SF magazines of the day including Astounding, Astonishing Stories, Super Science Stories and Galaxy. He has won the Hugo Award four times and the Nebula Award once. With over three hundred books to his credit and several hundred articles, Asimov's output is prolific by any standards. Apart fomr his many world-famouss science fiction works, Asimov has also written highly successful detective mystery stories, a four-volume History of North America, a two-volume Guide To The Bible, a biographical dictionary, encyclopaedias and textbooks as well as two volumes of autobiography and an impressive list of books on may aspects of science.' 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrator: McDougall, Kathleen. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Non-fiction, Science; ISBN: 0582391520. ISBN/EAN: 9780582391529. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 002257. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 002257

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Germs (How We Found Out About S)

Isaac Asimov

Verlag: Longman, 1982

ISBN 10: 0582391520 ISBN 13: 9780582391529

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Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers Z1-Q-009-02898

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