Scientists and Their Discoveries (Documenting the Past)

'Scientists and their Discoveries' looks at the lives and achievements of many of the scientists who have transformed the world with discoveries ranging from tiny subatomic particles to the massive and powerful mechanisms that drive the Earth and the stars.

Reviewed with Christine Hatt's World War I: 1914-1918.

Gr. 6-9. Books in the Documentary History series offer introductory information on topics, using a combination of primary and secondary sources. Scientists highlights an assortment of astronomers, chemists, physicists, geologists, and biologists, profiling their lives and contributions and explaining the basics of their theories and discoveries. World War I discusses the causes of the conflict and offers a chronological recounting of major campaigns. Double-page spreads comprise short sections of text, maps, charts, and photographs, with short inset articles on associated topics and excerpts from related primary sources. Sources, which range from diaries, interviews, and advertisements to government documents and works of literature, are identified and put into context, with any unusual vocabulary defined for the reader. Although these titles don't offer in-depth coverage, the documents they include are a plus and will be useful for report writers. Kay Weisman
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