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Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and His Astonishing Exploratorium

K. C. Cole

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Summary

K. C. Cole follows physicist Frank Oppenheimer from his family and scientific career through political exile, ranching and a return to teaching. The biography centers on his creation of San Francisco’s Exploratorium, where visitors learn science through direct experiments. It examines how his curiosity and approach to education became a lasting public institution.

  • SourceSomething Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and His Astonishing Exploratorium — publisher/author page · Description and contents; ISBN additionally in publisher Fall 2013 catalog

Why read it Our view

Study how Oppenheimer developed a working public learning institution through the Exploratorium’s exhibits and organization.