The Temperature Scales of Fahrenheit and Celsius

The Temperature Scales of Fahrenheit and Celsius
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 24
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ISBN-10 : 9781538343999
ISBN-13 : 1538343991
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Book Synopsis The Temperature Scales of Fahrenheit and Celsius by : Eileen S. Coates

Download or read book The Temperature Scales of Fahrenheit and Celsius written by Eileen S. Coates and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, a Polish-born Dutch physicist, maker of scientific instruments, and inventor of the alcohol and mercury thermometers, developed the Fahrenheit temperature scale commonly used in the United States. Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, developed the Celsius temperature scale, also called the centigrade scale, which is used in most countries and for scientific purposes worldwide. This book explores the path these men took to develop their respective temperature scales and provides readers with biographical information about their lives. The addition of STEM concepts helps readers understand the science behind the development of these temperature scales.


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