Bibliograph

Dramatic discoveries, by Angie Smibert

Type

Label

Dramatic discoveries, by Angie Smibert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dramatic discoveries

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

960642031

Responsibility statement

by Angie Smibert

Series statement

Unbelievable

Summary

Uncovers the mysteries behind 12 of the most incredible human discoveries. Find out why massive earthquakes can shorten the length of a day and how the universe was created. Discover what s lurking at the center of the galaxy and the creatures lurking at the bottom of the ocean

Table Of Contents

A huge asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs -- A supermassive black hole lies at the galaxy's center -- A volcano on one of Saturn's moons spews ice -- Dirty dishes lead to a great medical discovery -- Everything began from a single, tiny point -- Fungus turns ants into zombies -- Genes make up only a fraction of human DNA -- Hobbits were discovered in Indonesia -- Massive earthquakes can shorten a day -- Supercontinent once dominated the globe -- Strange life thrives at the ocean floor -- Very little of the universe is visible

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator