Trailblazers in Science and Technology Set, 9 Volumes

The Trailblazers in Science and Technology series profiles the men and women who made scientific discoveries that greatly broadened human knowledge-and even changed society or saved lives. These captivating biographies describe those breakthroughs in science and explore the qualities that made these people pioneers, the personal relationships they formed, and way those relationships affected their scientific work. Each book in this new series features full-color photographs and line illustrations, informative sidebars, a helpful chronology, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and Web resources, and an index for quick reference.