These simple, photo-illustrated biographies give a perfect introduction to some of the world's greatest inventors and scientists. Each person's childhood, career and contributions are presented with a timeline and easy-to-read text for early readers.
Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.
George Washington Carver wasn't just an inventor. He was also a botanist, a farmer, and a professor. Young readers will discover how this teacher not only improved the way people farmed, but introduced the world to more than 300 uses for the peanut.
Rachel Carson wasn't just a scientist. She was an author and a conservationist. Young readers will discover how this biologist helped bring attention to the dangers of pesticides and the need for protecting the environment. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
Explore the lives and careers of some of the world's greatest inventors and scientists. From their childhood and education through their sources of inspiration and challenges faced. Learn about the discoveries and inventions for which they are best known. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
Explore the lives and careers of some of the world's greatest inventors and scientists. From their childhood and education through their sources of inspiration and challeneges faced, early successes, and the discoveries or inventions for which they are best known.
A biography of the scientist who brought his passion for astronomy to the public through his television appearances on the "Tonight Show," his television series "Cosmos," and the feature film "Contact."
Benjamin Banneker wasn't just a scientist. He was also an author, astronomer, and mathematician. Young readers will discover how this self-taught man came to be one of the first important African American intellectuals.