The Greats of Science

The great figures of History, within every child’s reach.

A volume that tells the life stories of 8 great figures of science. From Archimedes to Galileo, from Leonardo to Marie Curie, from Einstein to Rita Levi Montalcini, from Newton to Darwin: men and women who, in every era and in every part of the world, stood out for their determination and perseverance in pursuing their passion and love of knowledge. Thanks to them—their discoveries, their inventions—humanity as a whole has benefited from extraordinary scientific progress.

• True and compelling stories that combine historical accuracy with accessible storytelling.
• A narrative nonfiction series that introduces children to global role models, empowering them to think big from an early age.