Scientific Collaboration

Was human flight possible? What makes an individual who
they are? Where did Homo sapiens come from? When the most brilliant minds in the
world team up to answer the biggest questions in science, the results are some
of the greatest scientific discoveries that still affect us today. Through
accessible yet captivating narratives accompanied by striking images, readers
will explore the fascinating lives of famous scientists and the motivations and
methods behind their groundbreaking work. Detailed diagrams and informative
sidebars summarize important scientific concepts, such as genetics, evolution,
and radioactivity.

• Supports the C3 Framework for Social Studies State
Standards for History to help students understand how events and developments
are connected to one another in broader historical contexts

• Supports the
Next Generation Science Standards for the physical sciences; life sciences; and
engineering, technology, and applications of science

• Contains chapter notes
and further reading sections with books and websites, which provide additional
resources for study

• Contains chronologies that organize significant events
in a visually pleasing and comprehendible manner