Books with author Rob Richards

Do you know who Robert Hooke is? What are his scientific achievements?Robert Hooke is an English natural philosopher who contributed much to science and math. He is most famous for his work on the Law of Elasticity and his discoveries in microscopy.In “Robert Hooke for Kids” by Ruth Richards learn more about the life and works of one of the giants in the world of science.

Do you know who Euclid is? Do you know any of his works?Also known as Euclid of Alexandria and the Father of Geometry, Euclid was a Greek mathematician who lived around the 4th and 3rd centuries BC.The Euclidean Geometry, which was embodied in his most famous work, “Elements,” was widely used for teaching math, particularly Geometry, during his time. This continued up to the late 19th century or early 20th century.In “Euclid for Kids” learn more about this mathematician from the ancient time and discover his many contributions in mathematics particularly Geometry.Get a copy and have fun learning about Euclid!

MAKERS is the award-winning video collection of women's stories. And we're bringing these inspirational and amazing stories to young readers in a book!Did you know that Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to complete the Boston marathon in 1967, was almost pulled off the course before she could finish the race? And that Mae Jemison, an astronaut, was inspired by a Star Trek character to pursue her passion in science?Behind every successful woman is the fascinating story of how she got to the top. And throughout history, trailblazing women have opened doors for those who followed. Based on the rich collection of interviews and documentaries from MAKERS, this book introduces pioneering women from all walks of life. Readers will get to know these women's hopes, dreams, challenges, and accomplishments in chapters filled with personal stories, historical information, inspiring quotes, and much more. They will learn about the women's movement and its impact today, and about common experiences women have. Most importantly, they'll be inspired to follow their dreams and become MAKERS themselves!

Have you ever wondered how guns and bullet proof jackets were invented? From spears and arrows to experiments with rocket and lasers, from chain mail to kevlar and ceramic plates, It'll Never Work: Weapons and Warfare explores the history and development of weaponry, the successes and failures that have led to the weapons of modern warfare that we know today.Each title in this exciting, high-interest series looks at a different area of technology and engineering and reveals the pioneering ideas and scientific thinking that enabled its development, as well as exposing those that proved to be a dead end. Each spread examines a particular example in depth, bringing in other similar ideas where relevant, and revealing that experimentation and failure often pave the way to technology success. Beautifully designed and illustrated with infographic-style artwork, this series is an excellent technology resource for readers aged 9 and up.

French chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur, is the father of microbiology. He is best known for his study and development of vaccines. Do you know that many of the beverages we enjoy today like milk, juices, etc. last longer and do not spoil because of Pasteurization? Pasteurization is the process that involves heating liquid substances so as to kill any existing germs and microbes from contaminating it was invented by Louis Pasteur. Such discoveries and his theories on germs have continued to save lives to this very day. Read this book and learn the amazing stories behind his discoveries that benefited the people of his time and today’s generation as well, and the other amazing highlights in the life of Louis Pasteur.

Did you know that Isaac Newton waited on tables and cleaned the rooms of wealthy students of Trinity College in Cambridge in order to continue his studies? And did an apple really hit Isaac Newton on the head? In "Who Was Isaac Newton? Isaac Newton Biography for Kids" you will learn about the life and scientific contributions of one of the scientists with the greatest minds. He was a prominent figure in the scientific revolution that took place in the 17th century. His discoveries were noteworthy and impressive.Download a copy and know more about Isaac Newton!

Did you know that Isaac Newton waited on tables and cleaned the rooms of wealthy students of Trinity College in Cambridge in order to continue his studies? And did an apple really hit Isaac Newton on the head? In "Who Was Isaac Newton? Isaac Newton Biography for Kids" you will learn about the life and scientific contributions of one of the scientists with the greatest minds. He was a prominent figure in the scientific revolution that took place in the 17th century. His discoveries were noteworthy and impressive. Download a copy and know more about Isaac Newton!

Marie Curie was a Polish and naturalized-French scientist, chemist and physicist. Do you know that she was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize and the first person to be awarded with two Nobel Prize? She is best known for her work on radioactivity. Marie Curie discovered two new elements of the periodic table: polonium and radium. During World War I, there weren’t many X-rays to help in the treatment of injured soldiers, she then formed mobile X-rays to help bring X-rays to different places she even taught individuals how to run an X-ray machine that helped save many lives. Read this book and learn more fascinating facts about Marie Curie.

Have you ever wondered how light and sound move? It's through waves! Readers will explore how our senses react to traveling light and sound waves, and they will also learn how humans have altered waves to do incredible things, such as building electric guitars and looking through telescopes into space. Accessible language and full-color icons, graphics, and pictograms make this the perfect introduction to scientific concepts, and it is a great solution for those who learn best by visualization.