"Understanding Science takes readers back in time to witness some of the great breakthroughs in science. Topics are discussed in easy-to-understand terms, numerous examples clarify key concepts, and an experiment or activity concludes each book.
John Hudson Tiner is a lifelong educator, and has acquired a reputation for writing clearly about science. He has wide-ranging interests, and has also written about American history and several of the sciences. He and his wife, Jeanene, live in Missouri.