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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Elisha Gray, a dairy farmer turned inventor in the 19th century, came second in the race to invent the telephone-or did he? With his wacky discoveries using bathtub instruments, rich dentists, and electric pianos, Elisha might not been the first, but the story of his discovery is just as eccentric.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1240L
Language
English
Description
"A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions"--
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
This new reference series describes and illustrates through stimulating texts, feature boxes and chronologies, and innovative imagery, the lives, discoveries, and theories of great scientists and thinkers. This book introduces the great life scientists, people such as Carolus Linnaeus, whose classificatin system links indirectly to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Aslo looks at the work of Edward Jenner and Louis Pasteur, producers of vaccines,...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"Full-color photographs and a running timeline illustrate important developments in the history of computers. Topics feature the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors to microchips, computer languages and software, history of the internet, and artificial intelligence. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Delve into the stories of history's most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world in this science book for kids aged 7-9. Robert Winston's The Story of Science will teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This new reference series describes and illustrates through stimulating texts, feature boxes and chronologies, and innovative imagery, the lives, discoveries, and theories of great scientists and thinkers. Includes: Isaac Newton/light, motion, and gravity; Michael Faraday/electromagnetism; Albert Einstein/revolutionized scientific ideas; Curies/radioactivity; Biels Bohn/structur of the atom.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
This informative book explores some of the greatest figures and movements in science and technology, beginning with the ancient Greek philosophers, including Pythagoras, Democritus, Aristotle, and Euclid, to name a few. It then goes on to study later scientific figures such as Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and Albert Einstein. From there, readers learn about the development of technoscience,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
The invention of gunpowder brought with it an evolution toward modern weaponry. From the earliest flintlock to current weapons of mass destruction, readers are treated to a fascinating foray into this topic. Timelines, maps, and a full resource section allow for deeper understanding and further exploration.
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
March into battle and discover incredible facts about the greatest fighters of all time! Famous warriors throughout history are brilliantly portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic images and fun cartoons. Find out why knights took part in tournaments, learn about Alexander the Great's most important battle and discover which warriors fought on elephants.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This new reference series describes and illustrates through stimulating texts, feature boxes and chronologies, and innovative imagery, the lives, discoveries, and theories of great scientists and thinkers. This book features the lifes of the pioneering chemists--Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Edwin Hubble, Stephen Hawking, and others.
74) Louis Pasteur
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
Details, through photographs and text, the life and career of French scientist Louis Pasteur.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"From early computer programmers to video game creators, this book introduces remarkable individuals whose contributions to technology were often overlooked. Colorful spreads full of photographs and sidebars support reader engagement and celebrate each hero's achievements."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Describes the major conflicts of the sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including military strategy and technological developments. Battle Zones is a new historical series presenting warfare across a variety of historical periods. Every aspect of warfare is explored by looking at the structures of armies and the individual roles of the different ranks within them. Photos and stunningly realistic illustrations show how warfare...
77) Conquistadors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"The native people of the Americas never had a chance against European soldiers. The troops of the conquistadors had guns and armor, not to mention new diseases! As readers are drawn through the bloody history of early settlement in the New World, they'll learn about the conquistadors' wish for gold and to convert the native peoples to Christianity. Chapters focusing on major conquistadors--including de Coronado, Pizarro, Cortes, and more--incorporate...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the geniuses behind super scientific discoveries. We didn't always know that the planets spin around the sun, how caterpillars change into butterflies, or how to protect ourselves from deadly viruses. Luckily, amazing people dedicated their lives to figuring it all out" --
79) Copycat science
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Experiment like Einstein, create like Colden, discover like Darwin, and become a Copycat Scientist! Read about famous scientists and try out their incredible experiments with this STEM comic book" --
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