(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. Featuring innovative scientists, several from underrepresented groups, these biographies discuss childhood interests, study, diligence, and professional achievements, from tobacco farmer Banneker's almanac to Earle's underwater research and publications. Some effective primary material linked to online resources is included; frequent integrative questions and prompts may distract general researchers. Many photos and diagrams illustrate the text, though the pale-yellow-type captions aren't optimal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Drew, George Washington Carver, Sylvia Earle, Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Banneker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These biographies explore their subjects' early years, scientific discoveries, and innovative accomplishments that still affect modern life today. Five easy-to-read chapters are enhanced with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and diagrams; "Straight to the Source" sections include primary-source material. The numerous prompts for critical thinking through writing, discussion, and online research may distract general researchers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Temple Grandin.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These biographies explore their subjects' early years, scientific discoveries, and innovative accomplishments that still affect modern life today. Five easy-to-read chapters are enhanced with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and diagrams; "Straight to the Source" sections include primary-source material. The numerous prompts for critical thinking through writing, discussion, and online research may distract general researchers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Temple Grandin.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These biographies explore their subjects' early years, scientific discoveries, and innovative accomplishments that still affect modern life today. Five easy-to-read chapters are enhanced with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and diagrams; "Straight to the Source" sections include primary-source material. The numerous prompts for critical thinking through writing, discussion, and online research may distract general researchers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Temple Grandin.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These biographies explore their subjects' early years, scientific discoveries, and innovative accomplishments that still affect modern life today. Five easy-to-read chapters are enhanced with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and diagrams; "Straight to the Source" sections include primary-source material. The numerous prompts for critical thinking through writing, discussion, and online research may distract general researchers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Temple Grandin.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) YA Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These dry but useful biographies explain their subjects' contributions during their own times, then discuss the men's later influence--or limitations, as with Euclidian geometry. Carefully documented facts are distinguished from legend and augmented with contextual material, such as information about Socrates in Plato and Aristotle. Captioned photos and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Father of Geometry, The Great Philosopher, and The Great Thinker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These dry but useful biographies explain their subjects' contributions during their own times, then discuss the men's later influence--or limitations, as with Euclidian geometry. Carefully documented facts are distinguished from legend and augmented with contextual material, such as information about Socrates in Plato and Aristotle. Captioned photos and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Father of Geometry, The Great Philosopher, and The Great Thinker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These dry but useful biographies explain their subjects' contributions during their own times, then discuss the men's later influence--or limitations, as with Euclidian geometry. Carefully documented facts are distinguished from legend and augmented with contextual material, such as information about Socrates in Plato and Aristotle. Captioned photos and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Father of Geometry, The Great Philosopher, and The Great Thinker.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 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.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 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.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These earnest, if somewhat dull, biographies explain the contributions of their subjects during their own times. The books go on to discuss the influences these men had on scientific thinking throughout history. Facts are distinguished from legend and augmented (even padded) with contextual material. Captioned reproductions and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Greatest Doctor of Ancient Times, The Greatest Mathematician, and The Father of the Atom.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These well-documented biographies surround their subjects with considerable historical context. Eratosthenes, as head of the Library of Alexandria, not only calculated Earth's measurements but also wrote poetry. Galen, "first among physicians" in second-century Greece, insisted that doctors learn anatomy, not just theory. Captioned illustrations are generally helpful; a few experiments conclude each volume. The writing, though straightforward, is fairly dull. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: Measuring the Earth and The Father of Anatomy.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These earnest, if somewhat dull, biographies explain the contributions of their subjects during their own times. The books go on to discuss the influences these men had on scientific thinking throughout history. Facts are distinguished from legend and augmented (even padded) with contextual material. Captioned reproductions and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Greatest Doctor of Ancient Times, The Greatest Mathematician, and The Father of the Atom.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These earnest, if somewhat dull, biographies explain the contributions of their subjects during their own times. The books go on to discuss the influences these men had on scientific thinking throughout history. Facts are distinguished from legend and augmented (even padded) with contextual material. Captioned reproductions and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Greatest Doctor of Ancient Times, The Greatest Mathematician, and The Father of the Atom.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These well-documented biographies surround their subjects with considerable historical context. Eratosthenes, as head of the Library of Alexandria, not only calculated Earth's measurements but also wrote poetry. Galen, "first among physicians" in second-century Greece, insisted that doctors learn anatomy, not just theory. Captioned illustrations are generally helpful; a few experiments conclude each volume. The writing, though straightforward, is fairly dull. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: Measuring the Earth and The Father of Anatomy.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian