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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Alfred Nobel His Life and Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Alfred Nobel, a scientist who contributed greatly to the world of chemistry. This article includes several pictures and details about Nobel's personal life and professional career.
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Cha, Inc.: History of the Dupont's and Their Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from CHA, Inc. gives a biographical background of the Dupont's and gives information on one of its greatest discoveries, nylon.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alfred Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the man who invented dynamite, Alfred Nobel, and discover how that led him to invest his fortune in the establishment of the Nobel Prize.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nitroglycerine and Dynamite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum site gives some chemistry and history of the development of dynamite. Discussed are the chemistry concepts involved in making it.
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Du Pont Heritage: Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont

For Students 9th - 10th
The timeline at this resource begins with E. I. DuPont. Click on his picture for a brief biography that links to a more in-depth version of this company founder.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Alfred Nobel Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discover interesting facts about the life of Alfred Nobel, founder of the well-known Nobel prizes.