Fall 2024
The Atomic Age
From the Set Timelines in Science
Spurred on largely by two world wars, the first half of the 20th century was a time of monumental technological advances all over the world. The most promising area of scientific exploration was the nature of atoms, the particles that made them up, and the power they contained. The world was introduced to many everyday items and processes that dominate our society today: the automobile, airplanes, television, and radar, to name just a few. Timelines guide the reading process, and primary sources and diagrams add another layer to this fascinating volume.
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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