Scientists at work

Text and illustrations explore the early life, career, and talents of invetor Benjamin Franklin, most known for his advances in electricity.

Scientists can change the world! Marie Curie discovered two new elements. This title introduces budding scientists and engineers to Marie Curie whose discoveries changed the course of science. Photos and illustrations bring the stories of this great mind to life, and a quiz lets readers test their newfound knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Discusses the work of police and FBI laboratories dedicated to the scientific study of criminal evidence.

Describes the activities of the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga. in tracking down the cause of Legionnaires' disease and other mysterious health problems.

Shows what geologists do on the job through case studies and an interview, and includes related activities.

Shows what meteorologists do on the job through case studies and an interview, and includes related activities.

Shows what astronomers do on the job through case studies and an interview, and includes related activities.

Shows what marine biologists do on the job through case studies and an interview, and includes related activities.

Shows what forensic scientists do on the job through case studies and an interview, and includes related activities.