National Geographic Canadian Catalogue 2009 - (Page 78) Reading Expeditions Science—Scientists in Their Times Grades 3–8+ Learn in these biographies how culture, technology, and the contributions of many people affected great scientists and their discoveries. See how we came to know about important science concepts as seen through the eyes of the men and women who were there. Building Tiny Transistors Fry: 6.1 Lexile: 630 Guided Reading Level: W–X 6-Pack 978-14263-60213 $58.68 T h ’ G id Teacher’s Guide & Assessments Finding the First Vaccines Fry: 6.0 Lexile: 710 Guided Reading Level: V–W 6-Pack 978-14263-60190 $58.68 Step back in time to meet the “dream team” of Shockley, Brattain, and Bardeen when they invented a device that forever changed the way we communicate and work. See how the development of the transistor paved the way to today’s computer. 40 pp. Imagine a world in which most diseases were deadly. Go back to the late 1800s and follow Louis Pasteur as he and other scientists begin to understand germs and develop vaccines to fight diseases. 40 pp. Defining the Laws of Motion Fry: 5.8 Lexile: 680 Guided Reading Level: V–W 6-Pack 978-14263-60107 $58.68 Uncovering the Structure of DNA Fry: 6.5 Lexile: 690 Guided Reading Level: X–Y 6-Pack 978-14263-60237 $58.68 Discover how the brilliant scientist Sir Isaac Newton built on the work of scientific giants, including Copernicus and Galileo. See how his discoveries about the laws of motion help us understand how things move. 40 pp. After World War II, the race to discover “the secret of life” was on. Learn about the birth of modern genetics, which was built on the work of Mendel and explored by Crick, Watson, and others. 40 pp. Discovering Radioactivity Fry: 5.0 Lexile: 700 Guided Reading Level: U–V 6-Pack 978-14263-60084 $58.68 Follow the life of Marie Curie when she and other scientists began to unravel the secrets of the atom. Learn how the story of radioactivity was one of determination, a little luck, and a lot of personal sacrifice. 40 pp. Look I Look Inside: Scientists in Their Times k from Uncovering the Structure of DNA Order Information Scientists in Their Times All prices shown are CAD$. Classroom Set Save 5% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 5 titles (30 books total) and Teacher’s Guide & Assessments. 07922-44052 $288.80 Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 5 titles and online Teacher’s Guide & Assessments. 978-14263-51167 $48.90 Teacher’s Guide & Assessments 07922-8609X $36.41 For single items, see Price List. NGSP.com 78 888-915-3276 http://www.NGSP.com
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