Magnet
ebook ∣ How William Gilbert Discovered that Earth is a Great Magnet · Moments in Science
By Darcy Pattison
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The compass always pointed north.
This simple observation sent William Gilbert deep into research about magnets. Wiliam's insatiable curiosity led him to collect lodestones, natural magnets, from all over the world. He conducted fascinating experiments that debunked myths and revealed astonishing facts about magnets.
But he kept coming backl to the question of why the compass pointed north. His search for answers would lead to an astonishing conclusion.
Gilbert's research led to a book about magnetism and earned him the name, the Father of Magnetism. Come on a journey of discover the wonder of magnets and Earth's magnetic mysteries.
MAGNET joins eight other award-winning Moments in Science series that focuses on small moments that changed science.
This simple observation sent William Gilbert deep into research about magnets. Wiliam's insatiable curiosity led him to collect lodestones, natural magnets, from all over the world. He conducted fascinating experiments that debunked myths and revealed astonishing facts about magnets.
But he kept coming backl to the question of why the compass pointed north. His search for answers would lead to an astonishing conclusion.
Gilbert's research led to a book about magnetism and earned him the name, the Father of Magnetism. Come on a journey of discover the wonder of magnets and Earth's magnetic mysteries.
MAGNET joins eight other award-winning Moments in Science series that focuses on small moments that changed science.
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