scientists

An abridged retelling of the creation of a monster that develops a mind of its own and resents its creator, scientist Victor Frankenstein.

Contains brief biographies of scientists whose work has had a significant and lasting influence on society and/or their discipline. Arranged alphabetically from Marie-Louise Lachapelle to Vladimir Zworykin.

Presents portraits of eccentric geniuses who have made contributions to science and philosophy, focusing on bizarre behavior, strange beliefs, and obsessive personalities.

Presents biographical profiles of nearly five hundred scientists from throughout history, including more than two hundred woman and minority scientists; also includes indexes arranged by field of specialization, nationality, and subject.

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

Presents twelve original plays that depict important moments of discovery in science and geography by such people as Copernicus, Marie Curie, Benjamin Franklin, Amerigo Vespucci, and Florence Nightingale.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide career profiles of over 175 Latino Americans from throughout history who have excelled in science, math, and the professions, and includes photographs and further reading resources.

Attempts to unearth the historic Benjamin Franklin from the images that have accumulated since the publication of his "Autobiography" in 1794, presenting him as the most benevolent and philanthropic of the Founders, unconcerned with the accumulation of wealth, conflicted over his place in the world, and a latecomer to the idea of American freedom.