leeuwenhoek, antoni van

This chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanities understanding of the oft-invisible world around us.

"For fans of the 'Who Was' series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us"--Provided by the publisher.

"A biography of seventeenth-century Dutch scientist Antoine van Leeuwenhoek and includes related activities for readers"--Provided by publishers.

Examines the life of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, a cloth merchant-turned-scientist who is best known for his discoveries examining microscopic life.

Relates in rhyme the famous Dutch scientist's penchant for viewing things with a microscope, through which he made remarkable observations.

Examines the life of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, a cloth merchant-turned-scientist who is best known for his discoveries examining microscopic life.