Ernest Rutherford: Just an Ordinary Boy
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Ernest Rutherford: Just an Ordinary Boy
An ordinary country boy from Nelson, New Zealand would one day make major discoveries about how old Earth was, and answer centuries-old questions such as, ‘What are atoms made of?’ and ‘How do they work?’ Ernest Rutherford’s three major discoveries and many minor ones helped shape much of modern science. His work began an explosion of discoveries around matter and physics.
Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him or his eleven brothers and sisters to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he failed. However, with perseverance and patience he finally succeeded. He’d go on to become one of the world’s greatest scientists. This is a story about New Zealand’s most famous scientist and not giving up on your dreams.
From the award-winning author Maria Gill with stunning illustrations by Alistair Hughes. This is Maria and Alistair’s third collaboration about a significant event in New Zealand and the world’s history. Other books include ‘The King’s Medal’ and ‘Ice Breaker!’.
