SCIENCE
Morgan, Sally

From Greek Atoms to Quarks: Discovering Atoms

(4) 4-6 Chain Reactions series. These guides detail the history of optics (Newton's Rainbow), chemistry (Gunpowder), and atomic theory (Greek Atoms). The sidebars in Newton's Rainbow clutter the simple text but improve explanations of the science of light. Greek Atoms makes some flawed choices about what details are included, resulting in a not-always-coherent narrative. Illustrations provide context to all three volumes. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Chain Reactions titles: From Newton's Rainbow to Frozen Light, From Greek Atoms to Quarks, and From Gunpowder to Laser Chemistry.

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