Aspiring young biologists will discover an amazing group of inspiring
scientists and memorable experiments in Biology for Kids, the second
book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series.
Play disease detective to learn how John Snow tracked down the source of
a cholera epidemic. Learn about biologist Ernest Everett Just's
discoveries and experiment with osmosis using eggs with dissolved
shells. Make your own agar plates for growing bacteria and fungi just
like Fannie Hess.
This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists
famous for their work with biology, from ancient history through
today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some
background about the importance of their work, and a description of
where it is still being used or reflected in today's world.
A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers
kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists
pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple
projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more
complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can
purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific
concepts you'll explore:
Maria Sibylla Merian (b. 1647)
Observe, photograph and illustrate insects on plants
Scientific concepts: observation and documentation of insect habitat and
metamorphosis
Charles Darwin (b. 1809)
Play a competitive advantage game.
Scientific concepts: natural selection and evolution
Louis Pasteur (b. 1822)
Make a flask like Pasteur's to grow microbes from the air.
Scientific concepts: microbial fermentation and germ theory
Rae Wynn-Grant (b. 1985)
Use cookie crumbs to attract ants. Observe the behavior of ants and
other animals.
Scientific concepts: ecology and animal behavior
Biology is the name for the study of living organisms, but long
before the word biologist was coined, people around the world realized
that by studying the world around them, they could improve their lives.
Learning about plants and insects helped them discover new medicines and
grow better crops. Studying animals taught them how to raise healthy
poultry, cattle, and horses for food, farming, and transportation.
Today's biologists study everything imaginable. From oceans,
jungles, and cities to the space station, the universe is their
laboratory. Like those who went before them, they are fascinated by
plants, animals, and microbes and understand that their discoveries can
make the world a better place for all living things.
With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of biology,
inspire the next generation of great scientists.
Dig into even more incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry
Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math
for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
