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Examines the life and discoveries of the noted mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, whose work changed the course of science.

A biography of the seventeenth-century English scientist who formulated the theory of gravity.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A simple biography of the well-known English mathematitian and scientific thinker who helped to change our thinking about the universe.

A biography of the well known American statesman, inventor, printer, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanacks."

"How does it work? What does it do? What happens if...? Scientists ask many great questions. Many of these questions lead to more questions. Start by noticing the things around you, and let your curiosity take over!"--

Highlights the life and career of the genius physicist, discussing his childhood years, his time at Cambridge, and his landmark book, known as the "Principia."

"Describes several scientists who went outside the box to discover scientific answers"--

"In The Spider Silk Scientists, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strenghten parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier!...