Louis Pasteur

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 ...

A simple biography of the naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national park system.

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.

Light can travel faster than anything else in the universe. But what exactly is light, and where does it come from? This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students all about light, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like infrared, ultraviolet, photos, and visible spectrum. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation....

You re growing up and your body is changing. If you re a girl, you re likely experiencing the start of menstruation, your breasts are making themselves known, and you re noticing new hair that you might want to be rid of. If you re a boy, you may be experiencing something strange as you sleep, or sweating a lot and not wanting to shower. This book is a complete guide to the terrible and marvelous world of puberty."

Color photos and easy-to-read text five a realistic insight into the typical working day of an on-the-job zookeeper.

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind photosynthesis.