Scientists who changed the world

"Details the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, an artist and scientist who made significant contributions to so many fields of science that he is known as the 'father of modern science.' Galileo developed the process of investigation of the natural world, called the scientific method, that the world's scientists still follow today"--Provided by publisher.

"Stephen Hawking's stated his goal was 'No less than a complete understanding of the universe.' This . . . biography details the life and achievements of Stephen Hawking, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Hawking's theories always inspired and challenged colleagues, and his strength was building on older theories and revolutionizing them into new theories such as black hole radiation"--Provided by publisher.

""The twentieth century was the only century in history when a single species, humans, had acquired significant power to change the nature of the whole world." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Rachel Carson, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology. Carson's famous book called Silent Spring changed the world's understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment, helping to launch the modern environmental movement"--.