Books about Biologists
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Rachel Carlson Grades K-2 |
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental MovementBy Stephanie Roth SissonA picture book biography of Rachel Carson, the iconic environmentalist who fought to keep the sounds of nature from going silent.
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Ken Nedimyer Grades K-3 |
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral ReefsBy Kate Messner and Matthew ForsytheLife story of the environmental scientist and marine life protector Ken Nedimyer. A stunning tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human hope—a power even the smallest readers can access in their quest to aid our extraordinary planet.
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Rachel Carlson Grades 1-3 |
Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the WorldBy Laurie Lawlor and Laura BeingessnerLyrical, illustrated biography of the pioneering scientist and environmentalist, Rachel Carson. The book follows her journey—from a girl exploring the woods, to a woman working to help support her family during the Great Depression, to a journalist and pioneering researcher, investigating and exposing the harmful effects of pesticide overuse.
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Kate Sessions Grades 1-3 |
The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City ForeverBy H. Joseph Hopkins and Jill McElmurryThe true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.
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Eugenie Clark Grades 1-3 |
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless ScientistBy Jess Keating and Marta Álvarez MiguénsStory of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire.
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Ernest Everett Just Grades 1-4 |
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett JustBy Melina Mangal and Luisa UribeExtraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life.
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Maria Merian Grades 1-4 |
Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria MerianBy Margarita Engle and Julie PaschkisThe story of one young girl who took the time to observe and learn, and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece.
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Valentina Cruz Grades 1-4 |
Galápagos Girl / GalapagueñaBy Marsha Diane Arnold and Angela DominguezThis delightful bilingual story was inspired by the childhood of Valentina Cruz, whose family was one of the first permanent inhabitants of the Galápagos. Valentina is now a biologist and naturalist guide who has dedicated her life to the conservation of the islands. Come discover this beautiful world with Valentina and her animal friends! |
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Sylvia Earle Grades 1-4 |
Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia EarleBy Claire A. NivolaA picture book biography of Sylvia Earle, who has dedicated her life to learning more about what she calls "the blue heart of the planet." With stunningly detailed pictures of the wonders of the sea, Life in the Ocean tells the story of Sylvia's growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world.
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Black Women in Science Grades 3-6 |
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for KidsBy Kimberly Brown Pellum15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. A beautiful homage to all of the black women in STEM that have and continue to contribute to making the world a better place.
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African-American Inventors Grades 4-7 |
What Color is My World? The Lost History of African-American InventorsBy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond ObstfeldA lineup of African-American inventors makes up this lively, kid-friendly book. Offering profiles with fast facts and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a tribute to black inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter.
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Benjamin Banneker, Granville T. Woods, George Washington Carver, and Others Grades 5-7 |
Black Pioneers of Science and InventionBy Louis HaberA readable, perceptive account of the lives of fourteen gifted innovators who have played important roles in scientific and industrial progress. The achievements of Benjamin Banneker, Granville T. Woods, George Washington Carver, and others have made jobs easier, saved countless lives, and in many cases, altered the course of history.
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Alfred Thomas, Vivien Bialock, and Dr. Helen Taussig Grades 5-8 |
Breakthrough! How Three People Saved “Blue Babies” and Changed Medicine ForeverBy Jim MurphyStory about the development of a groundbreaking operation that repaired the congenital heart defect known as blue baby syndrome. The stories of this medical and social breakthrough and the lives of Alfred Thomas, Vivien Blalock, and their colleague Dr. Helen Taussig are intertwined in this compelling nonfiction narrative.
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Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas Grades 6-8 |
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté GaldikasBy Jim Ottaviani and Maris WicksA graphic novel about the work and life of the three greatest primatologists of the last century: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas. These three ground-breaking researchers were all students of the great Louis Leakey, and each made profound contributions to primatology―and to our own understanding of ourselves.
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52 Women in Science Grades 6-8 |
Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science - and the WorldBy Rachel Swaby
Covering Nobel Prize winners and major innovators, as well as lesser-known but hugely significant scientists who influence our every day, Rachel Swaby’s vibrant profiles span centuries of courageous thinkers and illustrate how each one’s ideas developed, from their first moment of scientific engagement through the research and discovery for which they’re best known. This fascinating tour reveals 52 women at their best—while encouraging and inspiring a new generation of girls to put on their lab coats.
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Charles Darwin, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), Linus Pauling, Fred Hoyle, and Albert Einstein Grades 8 and Up |
Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein - Colossal Mistakes by Great Scientists That Changed Our Understanding of Life and the Universe.By Mario LivioA wonderfully insightful examination of the psychology of five fascinating scientists (Charles Darwin, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), Linus Pauling, Fred Hoyle, and Albert Einstein) —and the mistakes as well as the achievements that made them famous.
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