(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These in-depth accounts detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists as well as the research fields (immunology and virology, genetics) to which they made major contributions. The texts are dense, but, notably, the books reveal the inner workings of academic science in the twentieth century, where both intense competition and collaboration aided the quest for knowledge. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Jonas Salk and Barbara McClintock.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These revised editions detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists, as well as the physics and engineering fields to which they made major contributions. The books place science in cultural and political contexts, examining the roles each man played during World War II or the Cold War, and the ethics of their decisions. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Niels Bohr and Wernher von Braun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These revised editions detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists, as well as the physics and engineering fields to which they made major contributions. The books place science in cultural and political contexts, examining the roles each man played during World War II or the Cold War, and the ethics of their decisions. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Niels Bohr and Wernher von Braun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford