Hunter, Nick

Traces the life of Louis Pasteur, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on pasteurization and vaccination for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Pasteur's life. --Publishers description.

This book looks at the aurora borealis or Northern Lights, exploring what they are, what they look like, where they can be seen, and how they are caused.

Explores what comets are and where they come from in outer space, examining how human beings have thought about and studied comets in the past and today.

Studies of World War II often focus on the millions who fought so bravely, many of whom ultimately lost their lives. But learning only about soldiers and battlefield maneuvers doesn't give a clear picture of the full impact of war. These troops had families at home as well as working in hospitals, factories, and helping out the war effort in other ways. These people, too, should be recognized and understood for their contribution. This comprehensive book, complete with a timeline of the war and numerous primary sources, provides readers with valuable information about this terrible war, on the frontlines and at home. Black and White Photographs, Full-color photographs, Timelines, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

Explores the usefulness of science when studying disease and learning how to address this issue. Examines how science is being applied to this field in situations all over the world and includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Do you think time travel will ever be possible? Will all the books and films that show time travel become a reality? How does the science work? In this...book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of investigating all the scientific theories surrounding time travel and encourages you to analyze the information that you have gathered. Once you have read the information in this book, you can figure out for yourselves: Is time travel possible?.

Have you seen an alien? Do you know what they look like? Many people have claimed that they have spotted an alien or that they have been abducted by one. In this ... book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of iinvestigating all the myths and sightings surrounding aliens and encourages you to analyse the information that you have gathered. Once you have read the information in this book, you can figure out for yourselves: Have aliens visited Earth?.

In this book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of investigating all the myths and sightings surrounding the legendary Yeti and encourages you to analyze the information that you have gathered.

King Arthur is a famous figure from the Dark Ages whose legend has stood the test of time. In this...book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of investigating all the facts and myths behind the legend of King Arthur and encourages you to analyze the information that you have gathered. Once you have read the information in this book, you can figure out for yourselves: Did King Arthur really exist?.