chemists

Chronicles the life of Joseph Priestley, an eighteenth-century scientist and minister who aided in the discovery of oxygen, the founding of the Unitarian Church, and more; and describes his influence over the faith of some of the United States' founding fathers.

A biography of the brilliant scientist whose work with radioactivity caused her death, but gave life to others.

Provides information about great scientists. Easy-to-locate, detailed profiles of each scientist are accompanied by sidebars on their greatest contributions. Includes pictures, quotes, and diagrams.

This book describes the life of Stephanie Kwolek, who, as a child, shifted from perfect sewing to precise chemistry experiments and invented Kevlar, thread stronger than steel that could stop bullets.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her discovery of radium and the development of the use of X rays in medicine.

Describes the careers of five women working in the field of chemistry: Ann Crespi, Folly Fiedler, Linda Griffith, Lynda Jordan, and Malathy Nair.

Describes the life and achievements of the hardworking scientist who was awarded a joint Nobel Prize for physics with her husband in 1903 and later a Nobel Prize for chemistry.

A biography of Polish scientist Marie Curie that chronicles her childhood, education, marriage to Pierre Curie, and scientific breakthrough in the fields of both chemistry and physics that led to her being the first woman awarded the Nobel Prize in both disciplines.

Tells the life story of groundbreaking scientist Marie Curie in simple text and pictures.