scientists

A biography of the zoologist, discussing her personal life as well as her work with chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.

The author draws upon the thousands of surviving documents to examine the science and art of Leonardo da Vinci including his understanding of weights and levers, the flight patterns of birds to create prototypes of flying machines, his designs for military weapons, and other scientific discoveries.

A retelling of Mary Shelley's classic horror story "Frankenstein" written in graphic novel format.

Profiles William Hewlett, co-founder of the Hewlett Packard Company, which has been producing electronics equipment since 1939.

Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century African-American Benjamin Banneker, describing his work as an astronomer, mathematician, farmer, and surveyor.

Tells the story of remarkable scientists--famous as well as lesser-known figures--whose research and discoveries have changed the world.

A biography of the founding father, from his boyhood in Boston through his apprenticeship in the publishing business to his accomplishments as a printer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

"Dr. David Loren is many things: child prodigy, inventor, genius, slacker...mass murderer. When a military think tank's smartest scientist decides he can no longer stomach creating weapons of destruction, will he be able to think his way out of his dilemma or find himself subject to the machinations of smaller men?"--Back cover.

Identifies specific scientists and their contributions to some of the major advances in technology that have transformed surgery and medicine since the nineteenth century.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of Jonas Salk, including his discovery of the vaccine against polio and his work on influenza and AIDS.