All in a drop : how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world / by Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger.
| Author/creator | Alexander, Lori author. |
| Other author | Mildenberger, Vivien illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019] |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 93 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A golden age -- Big changes -- Seller of cloth -- An eye-opening trip -- Spreading the word -- Small lake, big discovery -- A most important letter -- In the name of science -- Last letters -- The father of microbiology. |
| Abstract | "For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-91) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 7-10. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4 to 6. |
| Audience | 890 Lexile |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Alexander, Lori. All in a drop. Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018] 9780358036197 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2018051351 |
| ISBN | 9781328884206 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1328884201 |
| ISBN | (e-book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B L519A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |