| All in a Drop: How Antony Van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World Contributor(s): Alexander, Lori (Author), Mildenberger, Vivien (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1328884201 ISBN-13: 9781328884206 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018051351 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.82 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Real Life Heroes - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - Benelux - Topical - Boy's Interest - Topical - Girl's Interest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Robert F. Sibert Honor Award winner A Junior Library Guild Selection A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book A New York Public Library Best of 2019 A 2020 Best STEM Book by NSTA and CBC For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek's time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman--who didn't go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists--change everyone's minds? Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most unexpected people and places, this eye-opening chapter book, illustrated with lively full-color art, celebrates the power of curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence. |
Contributor Bio(s): Alexander, Lori: - Lori Alexander is the author of several board books and picture books. She made her chapter book biography debut with ALL IN A DROP. She resides in Tucson, Arizona with her family. www.lorialexanderbooks.com Twitter: @LoriJAlexander Instagram: @lorijalex |