Fred Bortz

Although comprehensive, the series appeals to a niche audience. Purchase if there is an existing interest in specialized science.

Gr 6–8—Though these tales of scientific discovery can easily be found elsewhere, here they are presented in lucid but nontechnical language, placed into historical and scientific context, and enhanced with detailed biographies of the scientists associated with them...

Gr 5–9—This title covers the nuclear disaster at Fukushima from the first tremor of the Great Tohoku Earthquake to the aftermath of the meltdown...