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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., Dec, 31, 2003 – “Niels Bohr: Physicist and Humanitarian” by Naomi Pasachoff, research associate at Williams College, has been selected as one of the outstanding books for 2004 by The National Science Teachers Association and The Children’s Book Council.
The biography, released in 2003, was written for grade levels 4 through 10.
About the book, Booklist wrote: “Pasachoff successfully describes both the science and the scientist in admirably clear language that explains both basic concepts and advanced theories.”
Pasachoff is the author of a number of books for intermediate schools on the greatest minds in history, including Marie Curie, Alexander Graham Bell, and Frances Perkins in addition to Bohr.
“Niels Bohr: Physicist and Humanitarian” is an inspiring story. The Danish physicist, awarded the Nobel Prize for his discoveries about the nature of the atom, campaigned for peaceful uses of atomic energy after his discovery. He also contributed to the development of quantum theory, and because of his work in quantum theory, devices such as lasers and transistors were created.
In addition to Bohr’s contributions to science, he is credited with saving thousands of Jews from the Nazis, and was a strong supporter of cooperation and communication between the countries of the world, following WW II.
Pasachoff is also the author of “Jewish History,” “Basic Judaism for Young People,” “Links in the Chain,” “Great Jewish Thinkers,” and “A Topical Bible.”
She received her A.B. from Radcliffe College, her A.M. from Columbia University, and her Ph.D. from Brandeis University.
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Williams College is consistently ranked one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. The college’s 2,000 students are taught by a faculty noted for the quality of their undergraduate teaching. The achievement of academic goals includes active participation of students with faculty in research. Admission decisions are made regardless of a student’s financial ability, and the college provides grants and other assistance to meet the demonstrated needs of all who are admitted. Founded in 1793, it is the second oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts. The college is located in Williamstown, Mass. To visit the college on the Internet: www.williams.edu
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Published December 31, 2003
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