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Maria Gill ; illustrated by Alistair Hughes
32 pages
colour illustrations
Summary: Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he failed. However, with perseverance and patience he finally succeeded, and he’d go on to become one of the world’s greatest scientists