Great Science Writers

With the Common Core State Standards requiring that young adults read across an assortment of texts within the same genre or theme, these exciting biographical volumes engage readers in critical thinking about science concepts, the writing process, and placing the featured science writers' works in historical context. These books offer an innovative way to incorporate nonfiction literature into the classroom and give students opportunities to make comparisons of these writers' sources,...
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With the Common Core State Standards requiring that young adults read across an assortment of texts within the same genre or theme, these exciting biographical volumes engage readers in critical thinking about science concepts, the writing process, and placing the featured science writers' works in historical context. These books offer an innovative way to incorporate nonfiction literature into the classroom and give students opportunities to make comparisons of these writers' sources, styles, and perspectives. The six scientists--Einstein, Asimov, Sagan, Goodall, Hawking, and Tyson--whose writings are the heart of this collection cover the late nineteenth century to today. * Detailed biographies and analysis of written works highlight the scientists' achievements * Sidebars spotlight individuals, events, and concepts that influenced the scientists' writing, as well as some personal milestones * Timelines give readers quick access to essential details, events, and accomplishments in the scientists' lives and works