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K-3
Illustrated by
Catherine Stock.
Carolus Linnaeus (née Karl Linné) pioneered a classification system for living things that is still in use today. In this imaginative portrayal, Linnaeus's enthusiasm and dedication to systematic and organized investigation of the natural world come through. Sanchez takes readers step-by-step through Linnaeus's process. In Stock's lush illustrations, the plants and animals of Sweden and the world surround Linnaeus from infancy to old age. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2017
128 pp.
| Enslow
| May, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3009-1$31.93 New ed. (1997)
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YA
Great Minds of Science series.
These well-written biographies of famous scientists recount important developments in botany or astronomy as well as providing information about the scientists' personal lives and the time periods in which they lived. Together, the books show how the practice of science has changed over different historical eras. These revised editions feature full-color illustrations including portraits and scientific diagrams; activities are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Carl Linnaeus and Copernicus.