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Subjects:
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Science
African Americans. Asian Americans. Astronomers. History of science. Instructional issues. Minorities in science. Scientists, inventors, etc.. Women in science. |
Resource Type:
Literature. Media Type:
Print material.
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Abstract:
This five volume set is designed to spark student interest in science by introducing them to over 500 scientists, from the ancient Greeks to contemporary researchers, who have made important contributions in biology, chemistry, and physics; earth science, astronomy, and cosmology; and genetics, immunology, and pharmacology. In addition to famous people such as Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein, the encyclopedia presents such less well known scientists as Dorothy Reed Mendenhall and Mario Jose Molina. The scientists are presented in alphabetical order by name, beginning with medical researcher Maude Abbott and ending with inventor Vladimir Zworykin. The entries, which range between 705 and 1,250 words in length, provide biographical information that includes the scientist's early life and education as well as his or her triumphs and struggles. A timeline lists birth and death dates, major awards and honors, and other professional and educational milestones, and text boxes highlight the featured scientist's theories, research, inventions, or discoveries. The encyclopedia is illustrated with portraits of the scientists and photographs and diagrams that illustrate such topics as the big band, evolution, and relativity theory as well as genetic engineering, the hydrogen bomb, and quarks. Each volume contains a comprehensive index for the entire set. Volume Five contains a glossary, a subject index of the people, concepts, organizations, and topics; and a general timeline listing all of the featured scientists in chronological order by birth. It also provides listings for such traditionally overlooked groups as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Women. (Author/LCT) |
