Great Scientists

For readers looking to learn more about the life and work of some of history’s pioneers in every scientific discipline, the Great Scientists series provides excellent biographical sketches of trailblazers in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and so much more. Articles are devoted to specific scientists, covering their contributions to their field, specifically addressing how their research, discoveries, and inventions impacted human understanding and experience. Each book covers names from around the world and through the centuries.  EACH BOOK CONTAINS:  • Latest information on 21st-century scientists and breakthroughs  • More than 250 articles (across all volumes)  • Accessible description of major discoveries that support STEM objectives  CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:  • Textual evidence ensures reader can support analysis of scientific and technical texts  • Key scientific vocabulary words are defined in the glossary to help students effectively explain the text  • Text summarizes complex concepts, processes, and information, enabling readers to determine the central ideas and paraphrase them in simpler but still accurate terms  • Timelines and sidebars provide text features to help students locate information relevant to a given topic