Scientists Who Changed the World

Scientists Who Changed the World is a series that looks at some of the world's greatest scientists and how their work and discoveries changed society at the time and influenced people in the future. Special "History's Story" boxes highlight achievements and events in each scientist's personal life, and a timeline with milestones in the field of biology along with mini-bios of other scientists of the time. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide.

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Biographies · Life Science

Albert Einstein

"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Albert Einstein, a scientist and… More →

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Biographies · Life Science

Charles Darwin

"Animals that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and have more offspring." He named this idea natural selection. This fascinating biography details the life and… More →

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Biographies · Life Science

Galileo Galilei

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered: the goal is to discover them." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, an artist and… More →

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Biographies · Life Science · Women in History

Rachel Carson

"The twentieth century was the only century in history when a single species, humans, had acquired significant power to change the nature of the whole world." This fascinating biography… More →

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Biographies · Life Science

Sir Isaac Newton

"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and… More →

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Life Science

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking's stated his goal was "No less than a complete understanding of the universe." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Stephen Hawking, a scientist who More →

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