Comet of Destiny: The Story of Halley (Includes Disc)

Author: Tang Jin [UK] & Hunter Illustration: Ye Shu Bai
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Super Scientists series is a newly launched Chinese-English bilingual reading series by the China Renmin University Press in April 2004. The series consists of eight books, which narrate the little-known stories of scientists who profoundly influenced the course of human history in elegant language and with numerous vivid, large-format illustrations. The innovative layout design and the graphic content highlighted by dual-color printing all reflect the exquisite quality of the series. Each book is accompanied by a CD that immerses readers in authentic English-speaking environments, transporting them to fascinating eras. Close to history, readers not only recognize the scientific giants but also subtly experience the charm of the English-speaking world. The Comet of Destiny: The Story of Halley In the 16th century, everyone believed that comets brought disaster. Only Halley was deeply fascinated by this beautiful silver visitor. He continuously calculated the orbits of each comet and finally discovered a secret—their return to Earth occurs every 76 years!