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61) Little scientist
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Mudpuppy's Little Scientist Board Book Set is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world. Illustrations by Lydia Ortiz and words by Emily Kleinman introduce children to these important people in history with images that are fun for youngsters and also realistic. The Board Book Set includes 4 mini board books, 8 chunky pages per book, packaged in a slipcase box.
62) Nobel son
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay, it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal, and ultimately revenge.
Author
Pub. Date
©2020.
Description
"Everyone makes mistakes, and Harry Coover is no different. A brilliant scientist, Harry keeps making the same extra-sticky mistake, but he begins to wonder whether it's not such a mistake after all . . . A fun story about the scientist, Harry Coover, who accidentally invented super glue!"--back cover.
66) Marie Curie
Author
Pub. Date
c.2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her methods of scientific research, discovery of radium, and its use as a treatment for cancer.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
The fascinating true story of groundbreaking chemist William Perkin, who used the scientific method to invent a new way for creating the color purple. Many years ago, the color purple was available only to a privileged few. Making purple was tricky. The dye was concocted from a certain snail, and later, from plants, bugs, and rocks. Then it had to be soaked in minerals and . . . urine! The process was very complicated and expensive (not to mention...
71) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1971]
Description
A biography of the chemist whose research with radium made her the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and the first person to receive the award twice.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"Before a diamond is a gem, it's a common gray rock called graphite. Through an intense trial of heat and pressure, it changes into one of the most valuable stones in the world. Before Tracy Hall was an inventor, he was a boy--born into poverty, bullied by peers, forced to work at an early age. However, through education and experimentation, he became one of the brightest innovators of the twentieth century, eventually building a revolutionary machine...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"The little-known story of a spy on the atom-bomb project in World War II who had top security clearance -- American born, Soviet trained, he was never even suspected until after his information was in Soviet hands and he was safe in the USSR. It's LeCarre and "The Americans" for real"--
Pub. Date
1955.
Description
Too many girls: A heiress goes off to college and her father secretly sends along four Ivy League football stars as her bodyguards. The long, long trailer: Newlyweds hit the honeymoon road with a 40-foot house trailer in tow. Forever darling: Accompanied by a guardian angel, Lucy and Desi go camping.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley set out to ensure food safety. He selected food tasters to test various food additives and preservatives, letting them know that the substances could be harmful or deadly. The tasters were recognized for their courage, and became known as the poison squad.