Synopsis: Even from an early age, Marie Curie had an interest in science. She became the first woman to ever win a Nobel Prize -- and she was the first person to ever win two of them!

Synopsis: Sylvia Earle first lost her heart to the ocean as a young girl when she discovered the wonders of the Gulf of Mexico in her backyard. As an adult, she dives even deeper. Whether she's designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deep-water walks, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to learning more about what she calls "the blue heart of the planet." Life in the Ocean tells the story of Sylvia's growing passion and how her ocean…

Synopsis: Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb--except, he isn't! In Edison's time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison's life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the…

Synopsis: Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunningly illustrated book depicts Louis Bleriot's historic first cross-Channel flight.“Factually accurate, yes-but also a witty pictorial reincarnation of Bleriot’s first experience of an airship”--Kirkus Reviews

Synopsis: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

Synopsis: In this book, you will find out all about Neil Armstrong, before he made history.