Science Discovery Files: 10 Forgotten Stories of Incredible Scientists tells real stories of scientific discoveries that you cannot find in textbooks or popular science books. The scientists featured are a diverse group, from female Chinese chemist Tu Youyou to William Beaumont and his handicapped assistant Alexis St. Martin, who helped pioneer studies into the human digestive system. Going beyond history, readers can also learn about the science principles behind each discovery! The backmatter includes additional information and further reading for curious readers.
Scientists featured:
- Walter & Luis Alvarez
- Alfred Wegener
- Mario Molina & Sherwood Rowland
- Tu Youyou
- Henri Becquerel
- Florence Nightingale
- William Beaumont & Alexis St. Martin
- Daniel Hale Williams
- Arno Penzias & Robert Wilson
- Henrietta Swan Leavitt
This book is a 2023 Nautilus Book Awards winner.
Sample Chapter(s)
Sample of Science Discovery Files:10 Forgotten Stories of Incredible Scientists
Contents:
- Earth Science:
- Solving a Mystery with His Father (Walter Alvarez)
- It Didn't Seem Possible (Alfred Wegener)
- Chemistry:
- Averting a Disaster (Mario Molina)
- An Ancient Chinese Remedy Gets New Life (Tu Youyou)
- Purely by Accident (Henri Becquerel)
- Medicine:
- How One Nurse Saved Millions of Lives (Florence Nightingale)
- They Struck a Deal (Alexis St. Martín & Dr. Beaumont)
- The Barber's Son (Daniel Hale Williams)
- Astronomy:
- The Answer Appeared as a Problem (Arno Penzias & Robert Wilson)
- Mapping the Cosmos (Henrietta Swan Leavitt)
Readership: Readers 7-12 years old. Students, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers will see it as a fresh alternative for teaching and learning science.
"Nothing will get you excited about science better than hearing about the real — often wild — stories of how it actually happens. Diane Lincoln has assembled some of the most interesting and important episodes from scientific history, and relates them in an engaging and inspiring way."
Sean Carroll
Author of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime
"Science Discovery Files is a breath of fresh air, showing that science is a pan-human endeavor. It is a valuable resource for the younger set of teens, for those less interested or skeptical of science, and is a jumping-off point for discussions of 'science in context' lessons."
Stephen M Cohen, PhD
Author of America's Scientific Treasures, and O Mg! How Chemistry Came to Be
"Diane Lincoln's Science Discovery Files profiles superheroes of science who may not be household names, but have changed our understanding of the world and the universe and helped us all live better and healthier lives. In this clear and engaging book, you'll meet the African-American doctor who performed the first open heart surgery, the woman who measured the size of the galaxy and the father-son duo who figured out what killed the dinosaurs. These scientists all share a deep spirit of curiosity and a willingness to follow their ideas, lessons that will inspire students to perhaps one day join this Legion of Super Scientists!"
James Kakalios
Physics Professor at the University of Minnesota and
Author of The Physics of Superheroes, and The Physics of Everyday Things
"This is a delightful book! It invites students of all ages to share in the wonder of scientific discovery. Telling the stories of each scientist's own journey brings a personal touch allowing students to identify with these scientists and feel as if they, too, could make an amazing discovery of their own. The writing is warm and inviting. It is sure to inspire students to pursue their own scientific investigations."
Janet Riehecky
Award Winning Children's Book Author
"Diane Lincoln is a brilliant teacher and a masterful storyteller. In Science Discovery Files, she takes the true accounts of several world-changing scientific discoveries and crafts them into riveting detective stories. You get so wrapped up in each mystery that it's easy to forget how much you're learning! The writing is extremely accessible, but the book also goes deep, exploring historical and scientific ideas that are often glossed over in popular accounts of these subjects."
Matt O'Dowd
writer and host of PBS Space Time
Diane Lincoln is a former high school and middle school science teacher with two decades of experience bringing fascinating science stories to life for her students. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has taught graduate-level courses in science education to other teachers wanting to hone their skills. Diane has won awards for her fictional stories and poetry in print media, and has published a book of poetry. Science Discovery Files is her first foray into the world of non-fiction science publishing. She is looking forward to sharing some of her many stories that breathe life into the exciting world of scientific discovery.
