discoveries in science

"Students will learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Black men and women have made in the world of STEM. From Dr. Marie Maynard Daly to Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley, some of the many ways Black people have contributed to our country's science and technology are explored"--Provided by publisher.

Curious readers will be fascinated by real images from these different kinds of scans and by illustrations that help explain complicated concepts, such as the electromagnetic spectrum.

Young readers will find out about the development of antibiotics and to how they work in the body.

Introduces readers to the science behind stem cells, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.

"Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrates a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years." --.

Examines key developments and discoveries in the scientific community between 1900 and 1946 and discusses how those discoveries brought people closer together and changed the way they lived.

Biophysicist James Till and cellular biologist Ernest McCulloch changed the world when they discovered stem cells in the 1960s.

Explores how new technologies, including the cultivation of plants and animals, the use of fire, and the invention of writing, influenced the development of humankind from prehistoric times through the classical period. Includes teacher notes.

This is a compendium of the world's greatest scientists and the stories behind their dramatic breakthroughs. From the early Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes through to present-day Nobel Prize winners, this collection charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding. Each entry describes the story of the research, the significance of the science, and its impact on the scientific world, along with a r?sum? of each scientist's career.

"Esther the fairy scientist is back, to investigate the water cycle!"--.