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  • Gregor Mendel: Father of Genetics

    Roger Klare, Gregor Mendel

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Examines the life and work of the nineteenth-century Austrian monk who discovered the laws of genetics.
    V

  • Aristotle: Philosopher and Scientist

    Margaret Jean Anderson, Karen F. Stephenson

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and times of the ancient Greek philospher and his impact on history.
    U

  • Lise Meitner: Pioneer of Nuclear Fission

    Janet Hamilton

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2002)
    Profiles the life and career of physicist Lisa Meitner, discussing her discovery of nuclear fission despite prejudice against women in the field of science during that time.
    T

  • Barbara McClintock: Genius of Genetics

    Naomi Pasachoff

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2006)
    Learn about this pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
    R

  • Jonas Salk: Creator of the Polio Vaccine

    Salvatore Tocci

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the American doctor and medical researcher who helped to develop successful influenza and polio vaccines, then turned his attention to vaccines for cancer and AIDS prevention.
    S

  • Louis Pasteur: Disease Fighter

    Linda Wasmer Smith

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A biography of the noted French scientist whose discoveries, including a rabies vaccine and the process of pasteurization, had important practical applications in both medicine and industry
    Y

  • Stephen Hawking: Extraordinary Theoretical Physicist

    Karen Kenney

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Stephen Hawking is among one of the most inspiring persons of our time. His work in the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics has been significant. This title includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
    W

  • Copernicus: Founder of Modern Astronomy

    Catherine M. Andronik

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2006)
    Discusses the life and career of the sixteenth-century Polish astronomer who was the first man to assert, in print, the theory that the Earth moves around the sun.
    V

  • Robert Hooke: Creative Genius, Scientist, Inventor

    Mary Gow

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2006)
    Examines the impact of one of the most important pioneers of modern science, Robert Hooke, whose breadth of interests have influenced nearly every field of science and for whom Hooke's law--the law of elasticity--is named.
    Z+

  • Robert Boyle: Pioneer Of Experimental Chemistry

    Mary Gow

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2005)
    A biography of the seventeenth-century scientist who, among his other accomplishments, is considered to be the founder of modern chemistry.
    Y

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Genius Of Art And Science

    Jennifer Reed

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Provides a look at the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci, discussing his development as an artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.
    Z

  • Stephen Hawking: Breaking The Boundaries Of Time And Space

    John Bankston

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the life and work of the brilliant physicist who has overcome the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.
    V