The giants of science, including Archimedes, Newton, Einstein, and Fleming, and their life-changing discoveries are richly explored in this book. While exploration may have been in pursuit of pure science, discoveries such as penicillin have saved millions of lives. Students will get an enthralling look at ten discoveries that have advanced our existence by leaps and bounds.
What determines the direction that history will take? This series pulls together a collection of the top ten things affecting history in a number of different fields. Each event or person is featured on a two-page spread, with an overview that includes the key players, dates, and the lasting affect on history. Computer-generated graphics, photos, and other illustrations enhance the textual details through colorful visuals. Another section of "honorable mentions" and a timeline of events-to put everything in perspective at a glance-finish off each book. These are quick reads that introduce history's top stories, and maybe just wet the appetite a little! The strong>Scientific Discoveries book does mention natural selection and early human ancestry. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Zach
My boy loves "top 10" lists - this one looks so informative and sure to set off a spark of interest in the good stuff! Hope he loves it!
For my 2nd grade inventions unit.