scientists

Examines the early life of Benjamin Franklin, discusses his many inventions and projects, and looks at his role in the American Revolution.

Examines career options available in the Antarctic, and provides examples of real scientists working in the frozen environment.

A biography of Leonardo da Vinci focusing on his scientific rather than his artistic work.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of late-nineteenth-century scientist Marie Curie.

A biography of primatologist Jane Goodall describing her childhood in England, education and early interest in conservation, and extensive research with chimpanzees.

"Kathleen Krull sheds new light on the Benjamin Franklin--who considered science his true calling in life, not nation building--in this portrait"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a biography of sixteenth-century astronomer Galileo Galilei, discussing his early life, his work at the University of Padua, his inventions, and his development of his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun--a notion that led to his being convicted of heresy.

A brief biography of Albert Einstein, discussing his childhood and education in Germany and Switzerland, his work and marriage, and the development of his ideas about space and time.

"Ben and Victor must stop a mysterious light bulb company from brainwashing Philadelphia"--Provided by publisher.

Benjamin Franklin returns from the dead, moves into Victor Goodwin's downstairs apartment, and faces peril from vampires in Philadelphia, a pair of bike shop owners, and a shadowy figure known as "the Emperor.".