Ernest Rutherford: Just an Ordinary Boy

by Maria Gill

Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he failed. However, with perseverance and patience he finally succeeded, and he'd go on to become one of the world's greatest scientists. This is a story about New Zealand's most famous scientist and not giving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1990003680
• ISBN13: 9781990003684
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Upstart Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4