Dickmann, Nancy

The number of scientific discoveries by Louis Pasteur is astounding. From his work on fermentation that led to the process of pasteurization to the rabies vaccine, Pasteur made a huge impact on industry, medicine, and scientific theory. Detailed biography takes readers through Pasteur's life as he makes these incredible discoveries, uncovering the original use for pasteurization, in wine! Interesting sidebars enhance the main content with understandable explanations and surprising details. Full-color photographs and historical images highlight Pasteur's triumphs as a hardworking, influential scientist.

Questioning established knowledge isn't usually a popular course of action. Galileo learned this throughout his life as he tested scientific theories using mathematical calculations. He challenged the Catholic Church and Aristotle, which got him into trouble, but also added him to the pantheon of great scientists. Readers learn all about Galileo's most important discoveries through the story of his life, complete with historical images. Sidebars add detail and understandable explanations to the main content, including concepts such as the scientific method and the planets orbiting the sun.

Provides many fascinating facts about the moon, and Earth in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before.

"Provides many fascinating facts about the sun in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at hydraulic fracturing, focusing on how it works, related political controversy, and its environmental impact.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce early readers to the different types of foods that can be grown on a farm.

"Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in outer space via flyby spacecraft, probes, and rovers. Readers will learn how these expeditions have expanded our knowledge of these planets' atmosphere, surface, features, and even potential for life. A must read for anyone interested in discovering more about space exploration's past, present, and future"--.

Introduces students to the life cycle of a butterfly, showing how it begins life, grows, and reproduces.