Fall 2024
A Rebirth of Science
From the Set Timelines in Science
The period of time spanning the 16th to 18th centuries was marked by a growing interest in learning about and better understanding the world around us. It also marked a shift from superstition to close observation and orderly experimentation. The 17th century was dominated by great thinkers and inventors, including Galileo and Isaac Newton, both of whom are focused on inside this book. This thrilling narrative is supported by primary sources, illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and a host of other features that make exploration of this era accessible, entertaining, and memorable.
SLJ Review of Timelines in Science
Gr 6 Up—Each of these titles opens with an introduction explaining the time period covered and major influences of the era, such as the Renaissance era’s focus on reason. A continuous timeline runs along the bottom of each page, color-coded according to the field of science for each entry. A subject-specific timeline for each chapter runs vertically down the side of the page. The main content is accompanied by sidebars on related details—a section on Islamic astronomy includes a sidebar on algebra, for example. Some chapters deal with specific advances like “The Invention of the Wheel,” while others focus on a particular scientist. A table of contents, glossary, suggested books and websites, and index offer support to readers. VERDICT A helpful series for research that could be useful in both STEM and history units.
School Library Journal
Author: Craig Boutland
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