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This book presents a biography of ancient Greek philosopher Democritus, who believed that all matter was made up of indivisible and indestructible particles called atoms moving around in a void.
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Meet the original scientist who figured out that everything in the universe is made of tiny invisible building blocks called atoms, thousands of years before anyone had the technology to prove him right. Kids will love learning about this ancient Greek "detective of matter" whose wild ideas and cheeky humor made him the black sheep of philosophy, even as he basically invented modern science. If your kid likes the Who Was? biography series or any book that makes history's strangest minds feel like rock stars, they'll devour this quick but mind-blowing read. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4 through 7 who want a fast, fun way to impress their science teachers.