Alessandro Volta
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Alessandro Volta’s story tells the remarkable tale of one man’s determination. Through his curiosity and persistence, he invented the Voltaic pile, now known as the electric battery. Discover how his contributions have changed our world and learn how his achievements can inspire you to overcome barriers in your own life’s pursuits.
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Wilhelm Roentgen
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Isaac Newton
Be inspired by ‘the greatest genius who ever lived’ as Sir Isaac Newton tells his own incredible story in this inspirational publication from The Amazing People Club®. Born into a wealthy farming family, Isaac’s intellectual flair was spotted early on by his schoolmaster. Follow Isaac’s meteoric rise through his years at Cambridge University, his membership and subsequent presidency of the Royal Society, his position as Master of the Royal Mint, his seat in the House of Parliament, and his eventual Knighthood. Along this journey, read how Newton came to challenge long-held scientific theories and change the way we see our world and our universe through his startling mathematical, astronomical and scientific discoveries.
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Galileo Galilei
A physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, Galileo Galilei played a major role in the Scientific Revolution of the early 18th century. Despite his slightly dubious personal life and his affair with Marina Gamba, his contributions were invaluable and may not have come about, had he not loved his work above all else. Explore how his questionable views attracted much hostility from the powers that be. Follow in his amazing footsteps in this great title from The Amazing People Club®.
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Louis Braille
A simple childhood accident caused Louis Braille to become blind. Experience the source of his motivation to develop better systems to assist blind people with reading and writing. His Braille system has become a worldwide standard that has opened up opportunities for anyone suffering from vision impairment. Get to know this most inspiring story, as he reveals his own thoughts in a very unique and personal way.
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