A unique series detailing the major inventions, discoveries, and developments in science, medicine, and technology in the 20th Century, while profiling the persons behind each.
What people are saying about Unlocking the Secrets of Science:
"The child-friendly writing in these books raises them a jot above the standard science biographical fare... [The] books maintain a breezy pace and evenhanded perspective and include interesting, unexpected aspects of the lives and personalities..."
--School Library Journal on Alexander Fleming and Edward Teller
"[B]iographies by this publisher are routinely more than just standard-issue essays designed to give young readers role models. The authors return to the twin themes of overcoming obstacles and pursuing seemingly impossible dreams, but they also discuss in relativiely specific detail their subjects' youths, achievements, and working methods, and they don't shy away from potential controversy... As most of these figures in the Unlocking the Secrets of Science series have not been featured in monographs for this audience before, the books will go a long woay toward filling gaps in library collections."
--Booklist on Jonas Salk and Wallace Carothers
"A great deal of information has been packed into these pages..."
--School Library Journal on Jonas Salk
About Unlocking the Secrets of Science:
Each book 48-56 pages
Interest Level: Grades 4-10
Reading Level: Grades 5-6
Black and white photos throughout
Chronology
Index
Resource information
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Marc Andreessen and the Development of the Web Browser
Co-founder of Netscape; multimillionaire at age 24
Library Bound: 1-58415-092-0 | $17.95
Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
One of the best-known microbiologists, celebrated for his discovery of the polio vaccine
Library Bound: 1-58415-093-9 | $17.95
Frederick Banting and the Story of Insulin
Canadian physician who discovered insulin
Library Bound: 1-58415-094-7 | $17.95
Robert A. Weinberg and the Story of the Oncogene
American molecular biologist noted for his contributions to cancer research
Library Bound: 1-58415-095-5 | $17.95
Tim Berners-Lee and the Development of the World Wide Web
English computer scientist who invented the software known as the World Wide Web
Library Bound: 1-58415-096-3 | $17.95
Wallace Carothers and the Story of DuPont Nylon
Invented nylon and synthetic rubber for the DuPont Company, founding two industries
Library Bound: 1-58415-097-1 | $17.95
Alexander Fleming and the Story of Penicillin
Scottish bacteriologist best known for his discovery of penicillin
Library Bound: 1-58415-106-4 | $17.95
Robert Goddard and the Liquid Rocket Engine
One of the foremost pioneers in rocket research
Library Bound: 1-58415-107-2 | $17.95
Edward Teller and the Development of the Hydrogen Bomb
A top authority on nuclear physics, Teller played a leading role in the development of the hydrogen bomb
Library Bound: 1-58415-108-0 | $17.95
Barbara McClintock: Pioneering American Geneticist
Pioneering American geneticist best known for her discovery of "jumping genes"
Library Bound: 1-58415-111-0 | $17.95
Stephen Wozniak and Apple Computer
Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs, providing the technical expertise for their revolutionary computers
Library Bound: 1-58415-109-9 | $17.95
Oswald Avery and the Story of DNA
Made his greatest impact with his studies of DNA
Library Bound: 1-58415-110-2 | $17.95
Unlocking the Secrets of Science Complete Set of 12
Library Bound: 1-58415-099-8 | $215.40
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