A to Z of Biologists (Notable Scientists) - Hardcover

Yount, Lisa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816045410 ISBN 13: 9780816045419

Publisher: Facts on File, 2003

Synopsis

Provides bibliographical profiles of more than 150 men and woman throughout history whose contributions to biology has significantly impacted society, including William French Anderson, Alexander Fleming, and Dian Fossey.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up-An introduction to 184 scientists from 500 B.C.E. to the present. The selected individuals span a range of countries (though a majority are from Great Britain and the U.S.) and fields; nonbiologists who have had a major impact on the field are also included. The volume is arranged alphabetically; cross-references are included. Each entry contains basic biographical data and a readable essay of 500 to 1500 words. Articles focus on the scientists' work, but contain brief information on family, education, research, and awards. Readers may notice a typographical error in a date under the entry for William Harvey. All entries conclude with further-reading suggestions. Average-quality, black-and-white photographs are scattered throughout. Contents lists are organized under country of birth, country of scientific activity, and year of birth; there is no list by field of specialization. Students researching a biologist from a particular time period will find the chronology useful. Notable Scientists (Gale, 2001) and Scientists (UXL, 1996) contain much of the same information, but libraries needing a resource devoted solely to this specialization will find A to Z to be an adequate tool.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0816045410
• ISBN 13: 9780816045419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 390