Jon Balchin

Author of Quantum Leaps: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World

6 Works 194 Members 2 Reviews

About the Author

Jon Balchin graduated with honors from the University of London in 1997. He then worked for ExxonMobil before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in Surrey, England

Works by Jon Balchin

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Quantum Leaps: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World (2003) 145 copies, 2 reviews

To the Ends of the Earth (2005) 34 copies

100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World (2019) 11 copies

Ciência. 100 Cientistas Que Mudaram O Mundo (Em Portuguese do Brasil) (2008) 2 copies

100 uczonych, odkrywców i wynalazców, którzy zmienili świat 1 copy

Silmapiiri vallutades. Suurte maadeavastajate rännakud 1 copy

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Quantum Leaps: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World by Jon Balchin

Quantum Leaps was my first introduction to the world of science. The book which provided me with a purpose to pursue the world of science and make it one of my mainstays in life. I was fascinated by the lives of the 100 scientists and the fact that they pursued the truth without any concerns of entertaining political correctness and the like.

I still recommend this book to all young readers today.

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Amarj33t_5ingh | 1 other review | Jul 8, 2022 |

Science: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World by Jon Balchin

This science book was clear, concise, and interesting enough to hold my attention though I generally do not read science books. The entries provided enough historical context to explain why some achievements were so important. The chronological arrangement allows successive entries to build on previous ones and give the book a hint of a narrative thread. This book would be appropriate for students interested in science either to read from cover to cover or just to browse. It could also be a source for research focusing on the achievements of a particular scientist.… (more)

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elizabethholloway | 1 other review | Aug 7, 2009 |

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