Giants of science

Examines the life of the noted anthropologist who worked to help people all over the world understand each other's cultures.

Describes the life and scientific contributions of the famed English mathematician who changed our perception of the universe.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

A brief biography of Polish-French physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and won a Noble prize in both physics and in chemistry.

Chronicles the life and times of Isaac Newton, the seventeenth century scientist who provided an explanation of gravity, from his childhood through his accomplishments in science.

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and patents for numerous other inventions and innovations.

Surveys the life and accomplishments of American author, printer, scientist, inventor, community leader, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin.

Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine and bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin.

An illustrated biography of Charles Darwin, discussing his early life and schooling, his employment as a naturalist on an around-the-world voyage aboard the "Beagle," and the development of his ideas about the natural selection and evolution.

An illustrated biography of Louis Pasteur, discussing his career as a scientist, and his discovery of the process of pasteurization.