100 Scientists Who Made History

One hundred scientists, from ancient mathematicians to twentieth-century codebreakers, each get a short profile in Andrea Mills's illustrated survey. Entries cover biologists, chemists, physicists, inventors and thinkers whose work reshaped what was believed possible, with Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Alan Turing and Charles Darwin among the names treated. Mills keeps each account brief, leaning on portraits, diagrams and well-chosen facts rather than technical exposition, so the book stays readable for someone meeting these figures for the first time. A note on the contents: • One hundred profiles spanning the ancient world to the modern era • Disciplines include biology, chemistry, physics and computing • Concise biographies supported by portraits and visual layouts • Technical detail kept light so younger readers can follow Well suited to curious children, school science reading and anyone wanting a quick map of who did what. Available at Boipoka.