This is a new biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the books place their achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The books include: a thorough biography illustrated with full-colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of their work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work

 

This book features in the following series: Groundbreakers, Groundbreakers Series .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Fiona Macdonald has written over 300 children's books. She lives in Scotland and visited Coll to write this book.