With a Little Luck: 11 Serendipitous Discoveries: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

From Isaac Newton's sudden grasp of gravity to Alexander Fleming's chance development of penicillin, this collection reveals the thrilling stories behind 11 monumental discoveries, as well as the tragedies and triumphs of the fascinating men and women behind these advances. Illustrated with historical photos and engravings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525471960
• ISBN13: 9780525471967
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great science book for preteens and kids

Dennis Brindell Fradin writes with expertise, yet does not talk down to his audience. He collects scientific achievements and presents the scientists as intelligent yet cautious and prone to very human foibles such as jealousy and anger. I work in a clinical laboratory, so the stories I found most interesting involved Ignaz Semmelweis and the discovery of the benefits of hand washing for doctors, as well as the co-discovers of anesthesia. It's an excellent book for any science-minded person, young or old.