Space and Astronomy: An Illustrated Guide to Science

"Space and Astronomy: An Illustrated Guide to Science" is one of eight volumes in "Facts On File's" new "Science Visual Resources" set. Containing eight sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, "Space and Astronomy" is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-color diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text pres key definitions and step-by-step explanations.

Louis Pasteur and the Fight Against Germs (Science Readers: Life Science)

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French scientist Louis Pasteur has been called the founder of modern medicine. He proved that germs spread disease, and his work has saved millions of lives. A university chemistry professor, Pasteur is best known for discovering pasteurization, a process by which bacteria and molds are killed when liquids are heated. The process was named for him and is used today.

The World of Plants (Science Readers: Life Science)

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All plants need sun, water, air, and food to grow. Plants are anchored to the ground by their roots, which take in nutrients from the soil. Stems and stalks hold up plants and give them shape, and also hold the plumbing system of the plant. Leaves are the place where food is made for the plant. Many plants make crops for us to eat.

George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer (Science Readers: Life Science)

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George Washington Carver was born a slave, but he became an important scientist and teacher. He experimented with soil and became famous for his work as a botanist. He used peanuts and other plants to make new products. Before Carvers research, plants were only used for food and clothing.

Cell Scientists: Discovering How Cells Work (Science Readers: Life Science)Connect content-area literacy and science with differentiated readers featuring lab activities and profiles of related scientitists.

British scientist Robert Hooke built an early microscope and was the first scientist to observe cells and give them their name.