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104 pp.
| Enslow
| June, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2258-7$20.95
(4)
YA
Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists series.
After a first chapter explaining their subjects' overall scientific contributions, these books relate the events surrounding their Nobel award. Although a bit dry, the writing is generally balanced and fluid, except for the awkward Einstein volume. Black-and-white photos and occasional diagrams illustrate the books, and a few simple experiments are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists titles: James Watson, Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, and Enrico Fermi.
112 pp.
| Enslow
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2440-7$26.60
(4)
YA
Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists series.
Beginning strangely with Curie's rumored affair with Paul Langevin in 1911, this biography then settles into a chronological account of her life and accomplishments, from her early years in Poland through her study at the Sorbonne, her marriage to Pierre, their discovery of radium, and its aftermath. Well-documented prose illustrated with black-and-white photos and diagrams also highlights Curie's social concerns. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2185-8$$20.95
(4)
YA
Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists series.
After a first chapter explaining their subjects' overall scientific contributions, these books relate the events surrounding their Nobel award. Although a bit dry, the writing is generally balanced and fluid, except for the awkward Einstein volume. Black-and-white photos and occasional diagrams illustrate the books, and a few simple experiments are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists titles: James Watson, Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, and Enrico Fermi.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| April, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2130-0$$20.95
(4)
YA
Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists series.
After a first chapter explaining their subjects' overall scientific contributions, these books relate the events surrounding their Nobel award. Although a bit dry, the writing is generally balanced and fluid, except for the awkward Einstein volume. Black-and-white photos and occasional diagrams illustrate the books, and a few simple experiments are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists titles: James Watson, Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, and Enrico Fermi.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2177-7$$20.95
(4)
YA
Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists series.
After a first chapter explaining their subjects' overall scientific contributions, these books relate the events surrounding their Nobel award. Although a bit dry, the writing is generally balanced and fluid, except for the awkward Einstein volume. Black-and-white photos and occasional diagrams illustrate the books, and a few simple experiments are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nobel Prize-Winning Scientists titles: James Watson, Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, and Enrico Fermi.