Louis Pasteur and Germs (Science Discoveries) [Library Binding]

Steve Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Science Discoveries

One of a series, which looks at the lives and discoveries of people in historical context, this book focuses on Louis Pasteur and his findings on which the modern study of bacteriology is based.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-8--These biographies convey a good deal of information. Aristotle not only chronicles the man's major philosophies, but also gives readers a quick overview of his world and times and explains how his ideas set him apart from his contemporaries. The succinct explanation of ``dialogue'' and the chapter on Aristotle as naturalist/biologist, an area sometimes neglected in works on his life, are also noteworthy. Diversity is a strong undercurrent in Isaac Newton. While never negating the accomplishments of this physicist, Parker likewise spells out Newton's human foibles in interesting vignettes of the man's life. His late-in-life career as ``Master of the Mint''--in which he caught and sent many counterfeiters to their deaths--will be an interesting discovery to pupils who may previously have heard Newton's name only in conjunction with gravity. Although younger readers may not quite grasp the difficult concepts and myriad amounts of data presented, there is still sufficient biographical detail to make these titles viable considerations, particularly in libraries with requests for basic treatments of the subjects. Both books are illustrated with full-color photographs, illustrations, and reproductions. Augmenting their inviting format and colorful layout are glossaries of unfamiliar terms (shown in bold throughout the text) and cross-topic time lines.

Anita Palladino, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (L) (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791030024
• ISBN-13: 978-0791030028
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,539,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well presented and illustrated biography of Newton, May 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Isaac Newton & Gravity (Oop) (Science Discoveries) (Library Binding)

I was looking for scientific biographies for young readers. This book and I presume the entire Scientific Discoveries Series fits the bill. Its brief (32 pages) but substantive. Describes the 3 laws of motion as well as mentioning in a sidebar his priority debate with Leibnitz about the discovery of the calculus. It has a nice glossary and is well illustrated. Also has a 2 page chart about the world in Newton's time. Probably appropriate for third graders (maybe second) and up. I only wish there was a paperback version so that i could afford to buy the whole series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, January 28, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Isaac Newton & Gravity (Oop) (Science Discoveries) (Library Binding)

I think it was very helpful. It had things about other scientists, artists, or astronomers at that time, and it also had pictures of his experiments. It helped me learn why he was important. He discovered not just gravity, but also other things, like how light is not pure, but made out of different colors.

I would recommend this book for people who like science or history. I think everyone should read it.