scientists

Introduces the inventions, theories, breakthroughs, and lives of scientists through the ages, from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking.

Four hundred concise biographical sketches show that American women have made significant contributions in all areas of science. Pays tribute to those who began their careers before 1950.

Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.

Discusses how some science policy makers ignore the science behind critical issues facing our world today in order to advance a political and economic agenda.

"When science prodigy Tori Frankenstein accidentally kills a teen boy in a midnight car accident, there's only one thing for her to do--use her science project to bring him back to life"--.

For the first time, teen innovator and scientist Jack Andraka tells the story behind his revolutionary discovery. When a dear family friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, Jack was inspired to create a better method of early detection. At the age of fifteen, he garnered international attention for his breakthrough: a four-cent strip of paper capable of detecting pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers four hundred times more effectively than the previous standard. Jack's story is not just a story of dizzying international success; it is a story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying and finding the resilience to persevere and come out.

Simple text and photographs present the many different kinds of scientists, including doctors, astronomers, and zoologists.

Introduces Hulk, a superhero who works with the Avengers.

Briefly introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, touching on his inventions and his contributions to the city of Philadelphia as well as to the newly formed United States of America.

Provides brief biographies of twelve influential scientists throughout history. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.