Books in Great Scientists and Inventors series

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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.

This book tells the story of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), the French chemist whose pioneering studies of microscopic organisms made possible important advances in medicine and public health such as vaccination and pasteurization. From the Great Scientists series. Off-mint. Age 9+

The life of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), his revolutionary advances in science and what they mean for science today are explained in this clearly written and well-illustrated book from the Great Scientists series. Off-mint. Age 9+

Johannes Gutenberg wasn't just an inventor. He was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher. Young readers will discover how this man found a way to bring information to people near and far.

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.

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.

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This illustrated beginners guide to Benjamin Franklin highlights the polymaths most significant achievements, including his theory of the electrical fluid, the invention of the lightning conductor and his mapping of the Gulf Stream. Slightly off-mint. Age 8+

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