The New York Public Library Amazing Scientists : A Book of Answers for Kids

A fascinating answer book on the world's most radical scientific pioneers, from Aristotle to Einstein This exciting, educational book contains over 200 challenging and intriguing questions on scientists from ancient times to the present, whose lively intelligence and curiosity led them to study everything from the structure of the human body to the composition of the stars and everything in between.

From Archimedes' water pump to Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccination, and from Maria Mitchell's comet to Wilhelm Roentgen's x-ray, this entertaining book introduces young readers to the amazing discoveries of individuals whose dedication to science changed the course of history.

The New York Public Library is the most respected name in reference publishing, with book sales totaling over one million copies.

Jim Callan (Nyack, NY) is a freelance writer and an editor of science textbooks.