Books for Students

Chronologically arranged entries profile one hundred of the world's most influential scientists from ancient times through the twentieth century.

rovides brief biographical profiles of influential astronomers throughout history who have made significant contributions to the study of the universe.

Offers brief biographical profiles of scientists throughout history who have made significant contributions to the study and understanding of cells.

Presents a discussion of pioneering scientists from around the world, from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking, in areas such as astronomy, medicine, chemistry, and geology, with summaries of the contribution of each, personal information, and illustrations.

Full-color photographs, illustrations, clip art, and CD introduces readers to the great scientists of the world.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of six noted female scientists, including astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, primatologist Dian Fossey, and anthropologist Margaret Mead.

An illustrated overview of the work and discoveries of biologists and botanists throughout history, discussing Carolus Linnaeus, Margaret Lowman, Jane Goodall, and others, and including a time line and other resources.

Profiles more than forty African Americans who have made contributions to science, medicine, and inventing in the past two hundred and fifty years.

Chronicles the life of American painter and inventor Samuel F. Morse, discussing his childhood, failures as a painter, role in the creation of the telegraph, and other related topics.

Tells the life story of eighteenth-century African-American mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker, describing his achievements, his talents, and the challenges free African-Americans faced at this time.

A biography of one of the most famous inventors, printers, and statesmen in American history.

Offers a brief introduction to the life of Copernicus, discussing how he invented the telescope, his development of the heliocentric theory, and his other contributions to astronomy and physics.

Examines the life and work of Edwin Hubble, an astronomer whose study of galaxies led to a new understanding of the universe.

Presents a study of Jane Goodall and her work with chimpanzees of Africa and chronicles her early fascination with animals and years in the jungles gathering data about the behavioral habits of chimps.

A biography of the man who was born a slave in Missouri and who overcame many hardships before going on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture.

Presents a short biography of early twentieth-century mathematician and physicist, Albert Einstein, and traces his life and career from his childhood in Germany, education, and his theories on gravity, energy, matter, light, and time.

Explores the life of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of numerous devices, including the telephone.

Discusses the life and work of Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk who studied heredity in plants and is considered the father of genetic

Examines the life of nineteenth-century Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, discussing his boyhood, his early interest in radio waves, and his pioneering work in the field of wireless technology.

Provides a biographical sketch of Eli Whitney and a description of his most famous invention, the cotton gin, which made the harvesting of cotton easier.

A discussion of the life and work of primatologist Jane Goodall, covering her upbringing and study of chimpanzees in the wild, with illustrations and photographs.

A short biography of nineteenth-century British surgeon Joseph Lister that profiles his life and works which included his pioneering work in antiseptic methods.

Introduces children to the life and work of scientist Louis Pasteur, discussing his childhood, schooling, research, impact on the treatment of numerous deadly diseases, and other related topics.

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

Profiles a Vassar professor who was one of the most famous astronomers in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century and whose central message to her students was "never cease to wonder."

Examines the life and career of radioactivity pioneer Marie Curie.

A brief, illustrated, biography of Marie Curie, providing information on her childhood, family life, education, and achievements, including her joint Nobel Prize for physics with her husband in 1903 and a Nobel Prize for chemistry.

Chronicles the life and career of Robert Fulton, the American inventor whose version of the steamship provided travelers with a relatively fast and inexpensive means of transportation.

A short biography of nineteenth-century American artist and inventor Samuel Morse that profiles his life and works which included his work on a code that made the telegraph a practical method of sending messages through electric wires.

Details the life of Aldo Leopold, with chapters devoted to his early years, life, work, ecological writings, and legacy, as well as how children can follow in his footsteps.

Details the life of Rachel Carson, with chapters devoted to her early years, life, work, ecological writings, and legacy, as well as how children can follow in her footsteps.

A brief biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright that profiles their lives and work which includes their interest in powered flight and invention of the airplane.