Follows the life of the famous physicist, from his early ideas to his groundbreaking theories.

"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--

"A picture-book biography on science superstar Stephen Hawking, whose visionary mind revolutionized our concept of reality and whose struggle with ALS inspired millions"--

Includes biographical references and index. Not your average kid -- The trouble with being a genius -- It's a miracle! -- Space bender -- Putting all the pieces together -- Map of Europe 1936 -- 10 things you should know about Einstein -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know -- Places to visit. I am one of the most gifted minds that ever lived. I am a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. I was expelled from school as a young child. I am Albert Einstein....

Explores the life and work of nineteenth-century French physicist Leon Foucault, who invented a pendulum that provided proof that the Earth rotated on its axis.

Focuses on Benjamin Franklin's role as an inventor of whimsical gadgets and practical contraptions, with an emphasis on his experiment of flying a kite during a rainstorm.

"A biography of Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize."--

Examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.