Pioneers of science

"Physicist Stephen Hawking was a scientist for the modern age. He is as renowned for his theories on time and space as he is for his unique life story. Undeterred by a debilitating illness, he trained his mind to work in a new way to become the leading light in modern science. This . . . researched biography tells Hawking's story, highlighting his scientific breakthroughs and how, despite his struggle with a degenerative condition, he became . . . [a] celebrated and inspiring scientist of his generation"--Provided by publisher.

"Charles Darwin revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth and our place within it. His theory of evolution by natural selection--controversial at the time--has remained the foundation of the life sciences for more than 150 years. This volume, featuring . . . images, reveals the scientist's life in . . . detail, including his expedition aboard the Beagle and research on the Galapagos Islands"--Provided by publisher.

"As a scientist, inventor, and engineer, Nikola Tesla was devoted to discovery, registering over 700 patents in his lifetime. He is . . . celebrated as the father of modern electricity, shaping technology that came after. Tesla's . . . life story is the focus of this . . . volume, which includes . . . reproduced documents from Tesla's personal archives"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the visionary inventor's life, his application of theories in physics to discover radio, and his contributions to the science of communication.

A biography of the German engineer and inventor who pioneered in building motor-driven vehicles.

Describes the scientific and mathematical discoveries of Isaac Newton through a biographical approach to his work, which resulted in modern science.

Discusses the life and work of Louis Pasteur with emphasis on the importance of his scientific discoveries.

A biography of the British physician who discovered the smallpox vaccine.

Explores the life and work of Joseph Lister, the "father of modern surgery.".

Examines the life and accomplishments of the speech teacher whose study of sound and the human voice led to his invention of the telephone.