EQ Biografi: Marie Curie

Ilmuwan Wanita Pemenang Dua Hadiah NobelrnrnSejak kecil, Marie Curie adalah gadis cerdas dan pintar yang mempunyai keingintahuan tinggi terhadap ilmu pengetahuan. Setelah mulai kuliah, Marie melakukan penelitian sampai lupa makan-minum. Berkat kegigihannya ini, Marie Curie berhasil meraih tidak hanya satu, tetapi dua hadiah Nobel.rnSampai meninggalnya karena efek samping radiasi, Marie tetap me…

EQ Biografi: Helen Keller

Tokoh Wanita yang Menjadi Pelita bagi Orang Cacat dan Mampu Menaklukkan Keterbatasan DirirnrnHelen Keller adalah anak lucu dan noramal yang dilahirkan dari keluarga yang bahagia. Helen Keller menjadi tidak bisa bicara, tidak bisa mendengar, dan tidak bisa melihat setelah menderita demam otak yang akut. Tetapi, Helen Keller mampu mengatasi kekurangannya dengan lulus dari Institut Putri Radcliffe…

World Great Scientists #8: Galileo Galilei

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9788178260204

Collation

24 hlm; 19 x 26.5 cm

Series Title

World Great Scientists Series

Call Number

GEN 925.2 Ksk

Heroes for Young Readers #20: William Carey - Bearer of Good News

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Heroes for Young Readers #19: Nate Saint - Heavenbound

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Heroes for Young Readers #18: Mary Slessor - Courage in Africa

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Heroes for Young Readers #15: Jonathan Goforth - Never Give Up

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Heroes for Young Readers #14: Jim Elliot - A Light for God

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Heroes for Young Readers #12: Hudson Taylor - Friend of China

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