Water Scientists

by William Rice

Overview

Mohammed Karaji, Edmond Halley, Henry Darcy, and Pelageia Polubarinova-Kochina are some of the most important water scientists highlighted in this nonfiction book. Readers will love the vivid images, easy-to-read text, helpful charts and graphs, and accessible glossary and index. Featuring a captivating hands-on lab activity, this book will leave readers eager and excited to learn more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780743905565
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	09/21/2007
Series:	Science: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dona does not know which is more fun-learning about the world through science, or writing books for children that tell all about it. She is glad she does not have to decide and can do both!

Table of Contents

The Wonders of Water 6

Mohammed Karaji 8

Bernard Palissy 12

Edmond Halley 18

George Hadley 22

Henry Darcy 23

Pelageya Polubarinova-Kochina 27

Environmental Engineer: Alexandria Boehm 29

Water Scientists at a Glance 30

Glossary 34

Water Science Through Time 35

Additional Resources 38

Index 39

About the Author 40