Description: In the first biography of Townes, Nobel Prize winner and inventor of the laser, Haynie chronicles the scientist's boyhood fascination with the physical world and his early reading, experiments, and exploration of his surroundings on his family's farm. Now at age 98, Townes is still actively involved in science and education, serving as a guiding force for the planetarium and observatory at the South Carolina State Museum. Illustrations.
Review Quotes: �Such a meaningful presentation of Charles Townes� early years! Cast for the interest and understanding of inquisitive minds, like that of my grandson Parker Shelton, the long awaited, true-life success story supports youngsters� learning � just as Dr. Townes has throughout his illustrious career.��Ronald Shelton, South Carolina State Museum Curator, retired; Board Member, South Carolina Science Council, South Carolina Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association.