scientists

Brief biographies of 166 American scientists arranged alphabetically within broad chronological periods of American history.

Explores the eighteenth-century inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Chronicles the proposed development of a cobalt H-bomb capable of mass destruction on an unprecedented level, profiling the personalities behind the technology while considering how the bomb represents humanity's fears about destruction science.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize for her study of maize cells.

A biography of the English scientist who believed that one should never stop asking questions. His questions led him to discoveries concerning electricity.

Biography of Benjamin Franklin.

Extensive personal interviews and an exploration of four hundred years of scientific inquiry and discovery provide a grand tour of the creative process of science.