First published 2016
Katherine Shippen presents the development of biological science through the stories of its key discoveries. Working with illustrator Anthony Ravielli, she chronicles how scientific breakthroughs built upon each other to create modern understanding of living things. The book follows the progression from early observations to contemporary biological knowledge, showing middle grade readers how each generation of scientists advanced the field. Shippen, who served as both history teacher and museum curator, brings her educational background to bear on making complex scientific concepts accessible. Originally published in 1955 and later reissued as "So Many Marvels" in 1968, this Newbery Honor winner demonstrates how curiosity and careful observation revealed the secrets of the natural world. The book offers young readers both scientific knowledge and inspiration about the process of discovery itself.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, non-fiction, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, inspirational, narrative-non-fiction
Period: 1955, 1968
196 pages · Paperback · Living Library Press