Great Discoveries in Science

The Great Discoveries in Science series explores the most important scientific breakthroughs of our time. Each book traces a discovery from the foundational theories that laid the scientific groundwork to contemporary applications and theories built upon it. Complex concepts are presented in engaging, easy-to-follow terms, and historical and biographical context provides a big-picture look at how the most important discoveries in science leave a lasting mark on our world.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
? A detailed look at how scientific understanding evolves over time
? Biographical information about scientists, including information from primary sources
? Information on scientific institutions integral to the research and discovery of the breakthrough
? The critical reception of scientific discoveries
? Full-color photographs and illustrations that enhance understanding
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
? Encourages students to draw connections across curriculum

? Promotes STEM learning, as well as language arts and history course objectives, with complex informational text
? Expands students? scientific vocabulary?each glossary features more than thirty terms
? Promotes group discussions of the ways major discoveries are built on established scientific understanding
? Presents conflicting viewpoints about how discoveries were received to stimulate critical thinking