Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek: First to See Microscopic Life (Great Minds of Science) [Library Binding]

Lisa Yount (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Great Minds of Science

A biography of the cloth merchant-turned-scientist who made many discoveries examining microsopic life.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-This straightforward biography presents the life and achievements of the scientist who helped revolutionize the study of microscopic life. The writing style is typical of the series, with short, simple, rather choppy sentences. Leeuwenhoek was a fascinating man, however, and his unique path to scientific fame emerges to make this a lively read despite the sometimes dull text. He was a cloth merchant early in life, but his natural curiosity led him to make his own microscopes and begin his investigations. He lacked formal scientific training, so his own words about his work are very accessible and often amusing. His experiments also had a very human, personal element, as shown in the disgust he revealed when observing lice multiply on his leg over several days. The black-and-white illustrations include some of Leeuwenhoek's own work. More illustrations and diagrams would be helpful, though, since so much of his work was based on visual elements. While the stiff narrative keeps readers at a distance, Leeuwenhoek's personality and unusual approach to science come through.
Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library, OR
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894906801
• ISBN-13: 978-0894906800
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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