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These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant readers.
These introductory texts emphasize primary sources in the telling of history. Photographs of the modern-day locations, historical documents, maps, and paintings enhance the texts, which detail each individual's voyages, his place in the age of exploration, and broader historical context. Frequent questions encourage readers to make modern connections and question the morality of the explorer's choices. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Gr 3–5—Students who enjoyed previous iterations of this set, which in the past covered reptiles and mammals, will be pleased to see these installations...
Highly recommended, especially where current biographies, particularly of those involved in STEM careers, are needed and requested; strong supplemental reading for science classes, too.
Six (three women and three men) contemporary scientists, engineers,
and inventors are featured in this set that capitalizes on the
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics objective of
today's curriculums. Superficial overviews touch on childhood,
education, and the subjects' breakthrough accomplishments. A
colorful, easy-to-read format features photos and "tech talk"
sidebars with quotes from the "trailblazers" themselves. Reading
list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following
STEM Trailblazer Bios titles: GoPro Inventor Nick Woodman,
SpaceX and Tesla Motors Engineer Elon Musk, Theoretical
Physicist Brian Greene, Aerospace Engineer Aprille
Ericsson, Computer Engineer Ruchi Sanghvi, and
Genetics Expert Joanna L. Kelley.