Life Science through the lens of the Islamic World and the Christian World are introduced. Readers are then taken on a journey from the Medieval World and Renaissance, the Americas and the Aztec Empire, and continuing into the late 1800s. Through a historical lens, readers will learn about exciting scientific discoveries from cadavers, early astronomy, germs and pandemics, the beginnings of geology, bacteria and viruses, and more. Historical peoples and events are woven throughout, taking readers on a fascinating journey through the beginning of our understanding of the world as we know it. While there are no study questions or tests available, families could easily add timeline and research projects to document the learning experience. Or add this alongside your science curriculum to enrich learning. ~Deanne
Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings
SKU
016307
ISBN
9781536222937
Grade 8-AD
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Publisher's Description of Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings
When did we start learning the scientific
secrets of life? Step back to the Islamic Golden Age, when scholars ask
questions about life science and medicine that will establish those
fields. Chart a path through the Renaissance, as Leonardo da Vinci
dissects cadavers by candlelight to learn human anatomy firsthand. In
this first of four volumes spanning hundreds of years of scientific
innovation and discovery, follow the evolution of life science up to the
late 1800s, when a baffled Dutch biologist finds a tiny infectious
particle destroying tobacco crops and gives this particle a new name: virus. With Biology’s Beginnings: Discovering Life’s Story,
best-selling author Joy Hakim begins a quartet of volumes mapping the
path of human discovery as we unlock the biological secrets of our own
existence. Richly illustrated with archival source materials and fine
art, this STEM treasure trove features a wealth of back matter certain
to kindle the appetite of science lovers.
Category Description for Discovering Life's Story
Engagingly written and abundantly illustrated, Discovering Life’s Story is an exciting series that tells the story of life and human discovery. Along with the understandable text, vibrant illustrations and photographs, the author weaves in numerous quotes from well-known scientists and philosophers. Secular publisher. Written for teens by Joy Hakim, this series would also make a great read-aloud for families with middle schoolers and older. Four Volumes are planned.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 8-AD |
| Brand: | MITeen Press |
| Author: | Joy Hakim |
| ISBN: | 9781536222937 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.6 |
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