Creative Media Apptns 5v Science Everyday Life - Hardcover

Burgan, Michael

9780313322358: Creative Media Apptns 5v Science Everyday Life

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031332235X ISBN 13: 9780313322358

Publisher: Greenwood, 2003

Science and invention have been around since the beginning of time and many exciting scientific discoveries and improvements have been made in America throughout its history. What scientific techniques did the early settlers learn from the Native Americans? What was the conestoga and who invented it? When was the first car invented? Students in both social studies and science classes can find answers to these and other scientific questions in this five-volume set. Entries are arranged alphabetically and provide historical information, such as when and how a scientific discovery or invention was made. Students will learn how science affected the lives of people through the ages, as well as how specific scientific developments from long ago still affect us today. Volume 1: Native America to the First European Settlement Volume 2: 1800-1850 Volume 3: 1851-1899 Volume 4: 1900-1950 Volume 5: 1951-The Present Grade 5

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

"Will be useful for projects and research."-VOYA

"Well written for the intended audience....would �also� be interesting general reading....recommended."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?Will be useful for projects and research.??VOYA

?Will be useful for projects and research.?-VOYA

?Will be useful for projects and research.?- VOYA

?Well written for the intended audience....would [also] be interesting general reading....recommended.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"Well written for the intended audience....would [also] be interesting general reading....recommended."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

About the Author:

Formerly an editor at the educational publisher 'Weekly Reader', Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has written more than 250 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his cat Callie.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.