Adventures with Great Minds is an immersive
encounter with 20 of history's most influential people. How did George
Stephenson's invention bring progress? Whose imagination gave us the Chinese
classic, Journey to the West? What legacy did Clara Barton leave? Learn how
Halley's Comet was discovered. Observe living things through the eyes of
Charles Darwin. And be inspired by Helen Keller's determination. From early
ocean navigators to the first man to walk on the moon, experience the genius
and grit of the world's great minds as never before!
The World of Science comics series engages,
educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing
the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are
in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary
Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to
stretch inquiring young minds.
This book aligns with the following syllabi:
- Singapore
Science syllabus topics: Humans and the environment.
- Cambridge
Primary Science syllabus topics: Living things in their environment.
- IB
Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Simple machines and
Structure and function.
Contents:
TRAILBLAZERS:
- Sailing
West from China
- Rounding
the Cape
- Rail
Connections
- Aviation
Pioneer
OUT OF THIS WORLD:
- Copernican
Revolution
- Chasing
a Comet
- One
Small Step for Man
SEEING THINGS DIFFERENTLY:
- True
Colours
- Theory
of Natural Selection
- Marie
Curie in Her Element
- Voice
for the Disabled
LITERARY TYPES:
- Getting
the Word Out
- Chinese
Classic
- Fairytale
Life
SAVING LIVES:
- Master
Physician and Surgeon
- Germ
Theory of Disease
- Pioneer
of Modern Surgery
- Frontline
Courage
- Gertrude
B Elion's Healing Drugs
QUIZ CHALLENGE:
- So,
How Much Do You Really Know About Great Minds?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore,
Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
