Find the source of an outbreak like how epidemiologist John Snow tracked the spread of cholera Make your own agar plates for growing bacteria and fungi just like Fannie Hess Aspiring Biologists will discover these and more amazing role models and memorable Experiments in Biology for Kids, the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series.
With this fascinating, hands-on explora.
Like those who went before them, they are fascinated by plants, animals, and microbes and understand that their discoveries can make the world a better place for all living things.
From oceans, jungles, and cities to the space station, the universe is their laboratory.
Today\'s Biologists study everything imaginable.
Studying animals taught them how to raise healthy poultry, cattle, and horses for food, farming, and transportation.
Learning about plants and insects helped them discover new medicines and grow better crops.
Scientific concepts: ecology and animal behavior Biology is the name for the study of living organisms, but long before the word biologist was coined, people around the world realized that by studying the world around them, they could improve their lives.
Observe the behavior of ants and other animals. 1985) Use cookie crumbs to attract ants.
Scientific concepts: microbial fermentation and germ theory Rae Wynn-Grant (b. 1822) Make a flask like Pasteur\'s to grow microbes from the air.
Scientific concepts: natural selection and evolution Louis Pasteur (b. 1809) Play a competitive advantage game. 1647) Observe, photograph and illustrate insects on plants Scientific concepts: observation and documentation of insect habitat and metamorphosis Charles Darwin (b.
Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you\'ll explore: Maria Sibylla Merian (b.
Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online.
A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today.
Each lab tells the story of a Scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today\'s world.
This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with biology, from ancient history through today.
Find the source of an outbreak like how epidemiologist John Snow tracked the spread of cholera Make your own agar plates for growing bacteria and fungi just like Fannie Hess Aspiring Biologists will discover these and more amazing role models and memorable Experiments in Biology for Kids, the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series
