Great Discoveries in Science (Groups 1 ? 2)

Important scientific discoveries are often years?or even centuries?in the making. The biggest discoveries depend on teamwork, flexibility, curiosity, the knowledge of previous generations, and, sometimes, a little bit of luck. Great Discoveries in Science looks at the researchers whose dedication to the scientific method changed our world for the better. Each book examines scientific understanding prior to a major discovery, the process that led scientists to their breakthrough, and the implications of some of the most groundbreaking developments in science.

Each Book Contains
? Biographical information about the scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who contributed to our understanding of varied scientific fields
? A look at the applications of scientific discoveries, including medical advancements and inventions we use every day
? Diagrams, full-color photographs, and charts that illustrate scientific concepts

Curriculum Connections
? Provides an understanding of the scientific method as a process that involves asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting rigorous testing, and refining questions
? Includes a glossary with definitions of more than twenty-five scientific terms
? Promotes an understanding of the role of technology in scientific discovery