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Books in Great Minds of Science series

  • Germ Theory

    Judith Herbst

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Discusses how the germ theory of disease came about, how it was applied to various illnesses throughout the years, and why this theory has become so important in the field of medicine.
  • Electricity and Magnetism

    Peter Fairley

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes the uses for electricity and magnetism that stretch back to ancient times and discusses the history behind their scientific study.
  • Plate Tectonics

    Rebecca L. Johnson

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, July 15, 2005)
    Book by Johnson, Rebecca L.
  • Relativity

    Judith Herbst

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Dec. 1, 2006)
    Describes how scientists explained motion throughout history and how Albert Einstein's theory of relativity completely changed our understanding of time, space, mass, motion, and gravity.
  • Cell Biology

    Melissa Stewart

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, April 3, 2007)
    Describes how the field of cytology began, discusses how this field has enhanced others, and explores how the use of technology has impacted the field.
  • The search for Planet X

    Tony Simon

    Paperback (Basic Books, March 15, 1962)
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  • Relativity

    Judith Herbst

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books (CT), Sept. 1, 2007)
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  • Electricity and Magnetism

    Peter Fairley

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books (CT), Aug. 1, 2007)
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  • Great Minds of Science Set

    Carla Mooney, Karen Latchana Kenny, Jennifer Joline Anderson, Katherine Krieg

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Throughout human history, many smart and daring people have devoted their lives to pushing science forward. Thanks to their determination and innovative ideas, science has made amazing strides. But who were these men and women? Great Minds of Science brings to life the stories of some of the worlds great thinkers. Learn who these scientists were, how they made history, and how their work still affects your life today.
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