{"product_id":"the-kitchen-pantry-scientist-biology-for-kids-science-experiments-and-activities-inspired-by-awesome-biologists-past-and-present-includes-25-illust-9781631598326","title":"The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Biology for Kids: Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Biologists, Past and Present; Includes 25 Illust","description":"\u003cb\u003ePlay disease detective to lean how John Snow tracked down the source of a cholera epidemic! Learn about biologist Ernest Everett Just's discoveries and experiment with osmosis using eggs with dissolved shells! 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 \u003ci\u003eBiology for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This engaging guide offers a series of \u003cb\u003esnapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with biology, from ancient history through today\u003c\/b\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A \u003cb\u003estep-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story\u003c\/b\u003e offers kids a \u003cb\u003ehands-on opportunity for exploring concepts\u003c\/b\u003e the scientists pursued, or are working on today. 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. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Sibylla Merian (b. 1647)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eObserve, photograph and illustrate insects on plants\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scientific concepts: observation and documentation of insect habitat and metamorphosis \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Darwin (b. 1809)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlay a competitive advantage game.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scientific concepts: natural selection and evolution \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis Pasteur (b. 1822)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMake a flask like Pasteur's to grow microbes from the air.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scientific concepts: microbial fermentation and germ theory \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRae Wynn-Grant (b. 1985)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse cookie crumbs to attract ants. Observe the behavior of ants and other animals.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scientific concepts: ecology and animal behavior \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiology is the name for the study of living organisms\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. Learning about plants and insects helped them discover new medicines and grow better crops. Studying animals taught them how to raise healthy poultry, cattle, and horses for food, farming, and transportation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday's biologists study everything imaginable\u003c\/b\u003e. From oceans, jungles, and cities to the space station, the universe is their laboratory. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of biology, \u003cb\u003einspire the next generation of great scientists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinecke, Liz Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631598326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Liz Lee Heinecke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39494142787659,"sku":"9781631598326","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_0e8219bb-b6b1-47bd-9b47-9aa6e192e6b7.jpg?v=1630423773","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/the-kitchen-pantry-scientist-biology-for-kids-science-experiments-and-activities-inspired-by-awesome-biologists-past-and-present-includes-25-illust-9781631598326","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}