Louis Pasteur

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.

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 ...

"Conoce a Max Axiom, supercientifico. Usando los poderes que adquirio en un accidente alucinante, Max ensena ciencas de maneras que nunca se han visto en un salon de clases. Max puede encogerse para explorar un atomo o montar una onda de sonido y hace lo que sea necesario para transfomrar el studio de la ciencia en algo genial."--Título de la página al dorso.

Newton's laws aren't the easiest science topics to digest. Struggling readers likely find understanding them even harder. This volume breaks down the topics of force and motion to its most basic and understandable parts, perfect to introduce to readers having a hard time or students looking to review for class. Written in succinct language, each chapter contains fact boxes and graphic organizers to aid all readers as they move from speed, to velocity and on.

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

From where they are located to the various animals that live there, early readers discover the lush forests of the world in this inviting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vivid, brilliant images in conjunction with informational text and intriguing facts about this amazing ecosystem.