scientists

Covers notable scientists from 1860 to 1920.

Covers notable scientists from Ancient Greece to 1600.

Covers notable scientists from 1960 to 2000.

Covers notable scientists from 1800 to 1860.

"A kid-friendly introduction to some of the greatest Black scientists in history--doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn't back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields"--OCLC.

"This . . . exploration of what scientists did before they were scientists--whether they were starting small as tinkerers or gazing up at the night sky--powerfully brings across that the scientists of the future could be practically anyone . . . including you"--Provided by publisher.

"Featuring the complete Mary Shelley 1818 edition text, bonus material including John Polidori's The Vampyre and Lord Byron's "A Fragment"--the two other works created during the famous 1818 contest that sparked Frankenstein--this one-of-a-kind edition yields an exceptional reading experience. Rediscover the ethical dilemmas and unforgettable characters that make Frankenstein a beloved piece of classic literature. For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. But when he succeeds, Dr. Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly patchwork being he has brought to life, and he abandons his creation, setting off a chain of events that will lead to murder, despair, and bitter loneliness"--.

Women have always made great contributions to science, and some of the greatest inventors in history were women, but for far too long many of these individuals weren't recognized for their accomplishments. For example, even today, many people don't know it was a woman, English mathematician Ada Lovelace, who wrote the first computer program. Readers of this accessible volume will learn about Lovelace and many other inspiring women who changed the course of history through their inventions and contributions to science.

"Believing Mad Professor Erasmus used his heart when he made Stitch Head, the evil spirit of Mawley Crackbone returns to Castle Grotteskew to get it back--and get revenge on those responsible for his death"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old detective Agatha Mistery and her cousin Larry, follow the criminal who set fire to a scientific laboratory in the Amazon jungle after having stolen a sample of fungi that could solve the problem of global pollution.