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Alexander Graham Bell
Par Andrew Dunn. 1991
Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the telephone. Bell, whose speech-scientist father produced an alphabet he…
called "visible speech," taught deaf children to talk using his father's system. The author traces Bell's life from his birth in Scotland in 1847 through his work with sound and the human voice that led to his development of the telephone. For grades 4-7 and older readersMy life with the chimpanzees
Par Jane Goodall. 1988
When Jane Goodall was five years old, she watched a chicken lay an egg and developed a lifelong fascination with…
animals. When she grew up she became an ethologist--a scientist who studies animal behavior. When Jane was twenty-six she journeyed to Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild. She has made many important discoveries and gained worldwide recognition for her work. For grades 3-6 and older readersIsaac Newton
Par Douglas McTavish. 1990
Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by using…
methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642 through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readersKarl Benz
Par Brian Williams. 1991
Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and the electric…
ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older readersMarie Curie
Par Andrew Dunn. 1991
In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed that the atom was the smallest unit of…
matter, Marie Curie, the first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readersHow did we find out about photosynthesis?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1989
Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our knowledge of photosynthesis, an interaction of plants and light. Discusses how photosynthesis…
relates to the food supply, the changing ecological balance, and the threats to the Earth's atmosphere. For grades 5-8 and older readersJane Goodall, living with the chimps
Par Julie Fromer. 1992
Jane Goodall knows the world of the chimpanzee better than anyone; for more than thirty years she has lived with…
the wild chimps of Africa. Born in London in 1934, Goodall loved to observe animals even as a young child. In 1957 she traveled to East Africa and began working for Louis and Mary Leakey, prominent anthropologists. In 1960 Goodall began her now well-known landmark study of chimp lives. For grades 3-6 and older readersPluto!: Not a planet? not a problem! (Our Universe)
Par Stacy McAnulty. 2023
This program features narration from the author. Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets.…
Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion . A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & CompanyHow did we find out about the speed of light?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1986
How did we find out about microwaves?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1989
With love from Koko
Par Faith McNulty. 1990
The author writes of her visit with Koko, a five-year-old gorilla, and her trainer, Penny Patterson, a scientist with whom…
Koko has lived since she was one year old. At the age of two, Koko knows more than two hundred words and is learning new ones daily. Companion to "Koko' Story." For grades 3-6The disease fighters: the Nobel Prize in medicine (Nobel Prize winners)
Par Nathan Aaseng. 1987
Robert Koch, Bela Schick, Edward Jenner, Emil von Behring, Paul Ehrlich, and other Nobel Prize winners who discovered the causes,…
cures, and prevention of infectious and nutrient-deficient diseases are presented. For grades 5-8 and older readersWheat, the golden harvest
Par Dorothy Patent. 1987
Wheat is the most important food in the world. It gives more nourishment to more people than any other food.…
The earliest cultivated wheat was probably raised by villagers in Iraq, Turkey, and Iran around 7,500 B.C. The author examines the history, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of wheat. For grades 4-7 and older readersUFOs, ETs & visitors from space
Par Melvin Berger. 1988
Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFOs (unidentified flying objects) and ETs (extraterrestrial beings) really exist? The author…
presents the search by scientists for the answers to these and similar questions. He also describes some of the best-known sightings of UFOs and speculates about possible visits to Earth made by ETs. For grades 6-9How did we find out about the universe?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1983
The universe, made up of billions of galaxies, is vast and mysterious. Asimov details what we know about the universe…
and how this knowledge was gained. He also discusses the Big Bang theory. For grades 5-8 and older readersScience in ancient China (A First book)
Par George Beshore. 1988
Documents the achievements of the ancient Chinese in medicine, astronomy, cosmology, science, and technology over thousands of years. Describes the…
compass, water wheels, rockets, movable type, and other innovations. For grades 6-9 and older readersScience in early Islamic culture (A First book)
Par George Beshore. 1988
How did we find out about coal?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1980
Presents the history of how human beings tamed fire and examines the use of wood as a fuel. Discusses the…
formation of coal and the history of its use as a fuel. For grades 5-8 and older readersEvolution Under Pressure: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us
Par Yolanda Ridge, Dane Thibeault. 2023
Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands—and…
helps pave the way forward.Evolution isn’t just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world—and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn—triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there’s hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic—examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionLes mystères de la science: dans la trilogie de Philip Pullman À la croisée des mondes
Par Mary Gribbin. 2004
Derrière les mondes fascinants et fictifs de A la croisée des mondes de Philip Pullman, se cache le monde des…
vérités scientifiques. Les auteurs montrent comment la trilogie est imprégnée des théories sur l'espace-temps, la physique quantique, le chaos, la symbiose, etc.