Eileen S Coates

"Marie and Pierre Curie were essential figures in furthering the study of radioactivity. The pair discovered two new elements, which they named polonium and radium, leading to huge breakthroughs in the process of using X-rays. This book provides biographical information about the Curies' life before and during their studies. Full-color and historical photographs help readers learn the STEM concepts associated with radioactivity, and the ways in which...

"Galileo has been referred to as the father of modern science. Even though he didn't invent the very first telescope, he did invent the first telescope that could see into space. This book features Galileo's process of altering the telescope, as well as the how STEM concepts helped him make his discoveries. Readers will learn about Galileo's early life and how his discoveries have affected the way we understand Earth's place in the solar system. Full-color...

"Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, a Polish-born Dutch physicist, maker of scientific instruments, and inventor of the alcohol and mercury thermometers, developed the Fahrenheit temperature scale commonly used in the United States. Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, developed the Celsius temperature scale, also called the centigrade scale, which is used in most countries and for scientific purposes worldwide. This book explores the path these men took...