The 10th December is Nobel Prize Day. Today is about paying tribute to the accomplishments of Swedish Alfred Bernhard Nobel. In addition to inventing dynamite and gelignite, he created military weaponry. When a French newspaper criticised him for his role in warfare, he questioned his life’s goals and decided to use his money to fund a prize that celebrates the best in humanity. The prizes were first awarded in 1901, marking the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death originally there was five categories. The sixth, for Economic Sciences was added in 1968, so at present, a total of six Nobel Prizes are awarded annually to praise intellectual achievement in the world. They are given for Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, Physiology or Medicine and Economic Sciences.
The library has two picture book biographies about Alfred Nobel.
• Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize
by Kathy-jo Wargin
Alfred Nobel was the man who founded what became known as The Nobel Prizes. Nobel also invented dynamite, becoming very wealthy from his invention. Saddened by its use for harmful destruction, Nobel left his fortune to create yearly prizes for those who have rendered the greatest services to mankind.
• Alfred Nobel by Nicole Damon
From his early days in Sweden to his groundbreaking invention of dynamite, this book takes young readers on an exciting journey through Nobel's life. Learn about his challenges, his triumphs, and how he became one of the most influential figures in history. But Alfred Nobel's story doesn't end with dynamite. Explore how his vision led to the creation of the Nobel Prizes, awards that celebrate the best of humanity in science, literature, and peace.
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