Feinstein, Stephen

Profiles the life and work of Louis Pasteur, discussing his childhood, education, science experiments, work with fermentation, discovery of microorganisms, and more.

Profiles the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell, describing his personal life, experiments, inventions, and how the telephone changed the world; and including related Web addresses and suggestions for further reading.

Presents an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia, including information on the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, discussing their lives and customs, and providing Internet links for further research.

Presents a number of interesting facts about the sun, and discusses its energy and importance to the earth, the movements of the sun, and more.

Presents a study of the moon, how it was formed, the moon's revolution and rotation, early astronomical observations, exploration, and early missions to the moon and includes Internet sites for further research.

Presents a short study of the planet Jupiter, and discusses its distance from the sun, what it looks like, what it is made of, its moons, and more.

Examines the history, habitats, characteristics, and distribution of Bighorn sheep and efforts to preserve their species from extinction.

"Readers will learn about a variety of African American jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of actor and rap musician, Will Smith, that chronicles his childhood and success in the entertainment industry.

Examines the life of Annie Oakley, discussing her childhood in Ohio, the development of her shooting skills, and her career as a performer with the Wild West Show.