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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and work of this groundbreaking scientist, best known for establishing the nuclear model of the atom in 1911, and the first person to break up the nucleus of an atom, and is thus recognized as the father of nuclear science.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
770L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Teachers of future theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize recipient Albert Einstein thought he would amount to nothing. "Everybody is a genius," he said. "But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing that it is stupid." Einstein noted that creativity and deep-thinking were humans' most powerful tools. He is responsible for the general theory of relativity and so much more. This title includes primary sources,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Regarded as the most influential scientist of all time, Isaac Newton made amazing strides in both physics and mathematics. From formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation to building the first reflecting telescope, Newton was the scientific revolutionist of his time. This title includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more." -- From publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie accomplished amazing things in both chemistry and physics. This once Polish girl overcame all odds to be one of the most well-respected women in science. 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, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison influenced the world. His most notable achievements, the motion picture camera and the light bulb, are used millions of times each day. This title includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more." -- From publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title is a brief, yet informative, biography on George Washington Carver. Readers will learn about Carver's early life, personal life, and all about his contributions to science, farming, and botany." --