Great Discoveries in Science (Groups 1 ? 3)

The Great Discoveries in Science series takes a closer look at how important scientific discoveries have shaped how we see the world today. This engaging series introduces students to the foundational theories of each discovery, biographical information about scientists involved in the discovery, and applications of the discovery for today. Each book presents complex concepts in an easy-to-follow way to help students understand and appreciate the incredible story behind each discovery.
Each Book Contains:
? A detailed look at how scientific understanding evolves over time
? Biographical information about scientists who contributed to our understanding of varied scientific fields
? Information on scientific institutions integral to the research and discovery of the breakthrough
? The applications and critical reception of scientific discoveries
Curriculum Connections:
? Promotes STEM learning, as well as language arts and history course objectives, with complex informational text
? Expands students? scientific vocabulary
? Promotes group discussions of the ways major discoveries are built on established scientific understanding
? Stimulates critical thinking by presenting ways that the discovery solved important problems