World Famous People Series - Dmitri Mendeleev

Author: Chen Dejun
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Mendeleev (1834-1907) led humanity to clarify the bewildering world of matter, broke through the dark forest filled with mysteries, and glimpsed a deeper and more distant unknown world. He was the great discoverer of the periodic law of chemical elements and also a genius scientific prophet. He was the pride of the Russian nation and a loyal patriot. Reading a good biography can influence a person's entire life. The "World Great Figures Series" edited and published by China Children's Press is a large-scale biography series specially prepared for young readers. The "great figures" introduced in this series are all individuals in world history who have made significant impacts and contributions in politics, military, economy, science, thought, literature, and art. They have exerted tremendous influence on the course of world history. It can be said that the life of a "great figure" is history itself, it is knowledge. Through this series, readers can broaden their horizons, enrich their knowledge, enhance their confidence, and move away from immaturity towards maturity.
The "World Great Figures Series" has already published over 50 titles, with more to be released in the future. Compared to other biographical works, it has the following unique features. In terms of the selection of subjects, this series differs from general celebrity biographies. All the selected figures have had a significant impact on the course of world history. Among them are not only well-known figures from developed countries but also individuals from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as historical figures from China who have had a significant global impact. The selection is primarily positive, with a few exceptions of influential negative figures.
In terms of content, this series provides a relatively complete account of the subject's life, from birth to death. Unlike some biographies that only cover a few anecdotes of famous individuals, the "World Great Figures Series" presents the extraordinary life experiences of the subjects in a comprehensive, three-dimensional, and colorful manner. Compared to bulky biographical works that often run into hundreds of thousands of words, each volume in this series is only about 120,000 words, with a modest price, easy-to-read language, and vivid plots, making it suitable for young readers and those with general cultural levels. Readers can quickly gain an understanding of the main life events and contributions of the subjects without spending too much time, thereby absorbing rich nourishment. It can be said that among the many biographical works available, the "World Great Figures Series" is well-organized, appropriately sized, and features engaging plots. Therefore, it has always been popular with readers.
In evaluating the subjects, the "World Great Figures Series" remains faithful to the true nature of history. It objectively introduces the achievements and contributions of the subjects while honestly acknowledging their shortcomings. This allows readers not only to learn about the life stories of the subjects but also to develop a historical materialist perspective. In today's increasingly competitive book market, the editors of the "World Great Figures Series" have not compromised on quality for economic benefits. Many manuscripts have been revised multiple times before being presented to readers. As a result, this series stands out as a unique and high-quality work among biographical literature.
This book is a biographical story that vividly records the legendary life of Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev.