John Muir

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

The Uses Of Wind Energy Is The Topic Of This Book. Explains The Positive And Negative Impact This Form Of Energy Can Have On Our World.

Esta excelente biografía del célebre químico francés está dirigida especialmente a los lectores jóvenes y presenta los logros más significativos de este importante científico. Él realizó investigaciones decisivas sobre la fermentación y las bacterias, sostuvo que los gérmenes eran los responsables de las infecciones y desarrolló el proceso de la pasteurización, de enorme importancia para la economía y la salud pública. Además, descubrió las vacunas contra el ántrax y la rabia. También fue el primer director del Instituto Pasteur, fundado en 1888 para investigar los virus y ...

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book builds 1st grade students’ early literacy skills.

Christopher Columbus most likely wasn’t the person to discover the Americas. He wasn’t even the first European to do so! Despite that, his three trips to the Western Hemisphere led to many more European explorers heading in that direction. In this volume, readers familiar with Columbus’s travels on the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria can learn who Columbus was beyond his travels. Supported by full-color and historic images, interesting main content turns what readers think they know about the life of Columbus on its head while expounding on an important period in the history of the world.

Biographical And Science-Related Information, Examining The Life Of Louis Daguerre And His Invention Of Photography.

Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods, and even parasites in this fascinating nonfiction reader that has been translated into Spanish. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary, and an index to aid in vocabulary development, this book will have children eager to learn more about these tiny creatures and the big impact they have on human life!