The desperate case of the diamond chip

The desperate case of the diamond chip

by Pendred Noyce

Book 1 of Galactic Academy of Science --

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"When the Russian scientist Professor Gufov accuses Clinton of stealing his invention, all Mae and Clinton want to do is get away and work on their science project. But that's before a Dudette from the future tells them about the Galactic Academy of Science and sends them on a mission back in time to beef up their scientific knowledge. Mae and Clinton meet Dmitri Mendeleev, Niels Bohr, John Bardeen, William Shockley, and Robert Noyce. They break up a seance, escape the Gestapo, jump from a plane, and then return with enough understanding of how electronics work that they can tackle the mystery of the Russian scientist and search for the missing diamond chip."--Page 4 of cover.

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    If you could travel back in time to meet any scientist (or historical figure in any field) to learn directly from them, who would it be and what would you hope to discover?

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    The initial accusation by Professor Gufov frames the story around themes of invention and ownership. How does this conflict set the stage for exploring the ethics of scientific discovery and collaboration throughout Mae and Clinton's journey?

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    Mae and Clinton encounter several real-life scientific giants like Mendeleev and Bohr. Which of these historical encounters did you find most illuminating or surprising, and how did it deepen your appreciation for scientific history?

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