The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Biology for Kids: Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Biologists, Past and Present; with 25 Illustrated Biographies of Amazing Scientists from Around the World

by Liz Lee Heinecke, Kelly Anne Dalton (Illustrator)

Overview

Aspiring young biologists will discover an amazing group of inspiring scientists and memorable experiments in Biology for Kids, the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series.

Play disease detective to learn how John Snow tracked down the source of a cholera epidemic. Learn about biologist Ernest Everett Just’s discoveries and experiment with osmosis using eggs with dissolved shells. Make your own agar plates for growing bacteria and fungi just like Fannie Hess.

This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with biology, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today’s world.

A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you’ll explore:

Maria Sibylla Merian (b. 1647)
Observe, photograph and illustrate insects on plants
Scientific concepts: observation and documentation of insect habitat and metamorphosis

Charles Darwin (b. 1809)
Play a competitive advantage game.
Scientific concepts: natural selection and evolution

Louis Pasteur (b. 1822)
Make a flask like Pasteur’s to grow microbes from the air.
Scientific concepts: microbial fermentation and germ theory

Rae Wynn-Grant (b. 1985)
Use cookie crumbs to attract ants. Observe the behavior of ants and other animals.
Scientific concepts: ecology and animal behavior

Biology is the name for the study of living organisms, but long before the word biologist was coined, people around the world realized that by studying the world around them, they could improve their lives. Learning about plants and insects helped them discover new medicines and grow better crops. Studying animals taught them how to raise healthy poultry, cattle, and horses for food, farming, and transportation.

Today’s biologists study everything imaginable. From oceans, jungles, and cities to the space station, the universe is their laboratory. Like those who went before them, they are fascinated by plants, animals, and microbes and understand that their discoveries can make the world a better place for all living things.

With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of biology, inspire the next generation of great scientists.

Dig into even more incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631598333
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	04/27/2021
Series:	The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Liz Lee Heinecke has loved science since she was old enough to inspect her first butterfly. After working in molecular biology research for 10 years and earning her master’s degree, she left the lab to kick off a new chapter in her life as a stay-at-home mom. Soon, she found herself sharing her love of science with her three kids as they grew, chronicling their science adventures on her KitchenPantryScientist website. Her desire to share her enthusiasm for science led to regular television appearances, an opportunity to serve as an Earth Ambassador for NASA, and the creation of an iPhone app. Her goal is to make it simple for parents to do science with kids of all ages, and for kids to experiment safely on their own. Liz graduated from Luther College and received her master’s degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: Edible Edition, Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, STEAM Lab for Kids, Sheet Pan Science, and Little Learning Labs: Kitchen Science for Kids. Her namesake series, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, pairs illustrated biographies with engaging hands-on activities inspired by their work. The books in that series include: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.

Kelly Anne Dalton is a professional artist and illustrator living in the wild mountains of Montana. Working from her charming 1920s studio, Kelly Anne loves creating a wide range of work, from children’s books to decorative greeting cards and gifts. Growing up with a biologist mother, Kelly has had an appreciation for science and nature her entire life, and because of that, she enjoys creating the portraits for the Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. When not drawing, Kelly Anne can be found trail running in the forest, playing with her dogs, and adventuring with her husband.

Liz Lee Heinecke has loved science since she was old enough to inspect her first butterfly. After working in molecular biology research for 10 years and earning her master's degree, she left the lab to kick off a new chapter in her life as a stay-at-home mom. Soon, she found herself sharing her love of science with her three kids as they grew, chronicling their science adventures on her KitchenPantryScientist website. Her desire to share her enthusiasm for science led to regular television appearances, an opportunity to serve as an Earth Ambassador for NASA, and the creation of an iPhone app. Her goal is to make it simple for parents to do science with kids of all ages, and for kids to experiment safely on their own. Liz graduated from Luther College and received her master's degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: Edible Edition, Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, STEAM Lab for Kids, Sheet Pan Science, and Little Learning Labs: Kitchen Science for Kids. Her namesake series, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, pairs illustrated biographies with engaging hands-on activities inspired by their work. The books in that series include: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Kelly Anne Dalton is a professional artist and illustrator living in the wild mountains of Montana. Working from her charming 1920s studio, Kelly Anne loves creating a wide range of work, from children's books to decorative greeting cards and gifts. Growing up with a biologist mother, Kelly has had an appreciation for science and nature her entire life, and because of that, she enjoys creating the portraits for the Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. When not drawing, Kelly Anne can be found trail running in the forest, playing with her dogs, and adventuring with her husband.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Lab 1 Maria Sibylla Merian b. 1647

Biological Illustration/Metamorphosis 11

Lab 2 Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) b. 1707

Taxonomy/Binomial Nomenclature 15

Lab 3 Charles Darwin b. 1809

Natural Selection/Evolution 21

Lab 4 John Snow b. 1813

Epidemiology/Sourcing An Outbreak 27

Lab 5 Gregor Mendel b. 1822

Heredity/Pollination 31

Lab 6 Louis Pasteur b. 1822

Spontaneous Generation/Pasteurization 37

Lab 7 Carlos Juan Finlay b. 1833

Biological Vectors/Mosquitoes 41

Lab 8 Robert Koch b. 1843

Koch's Postulates/Microbial Fingerprints 45

Lab 9 llya (Élie) Metchnikoff b. 1845

Phagocytosis 49

Lab 10 Fanny Hesse b. 1850

Agar Growth Medium 53

Lab 11 Santiago Ramón y Cajal b. 1852

Neurons/Neural Networks 59

Lab 12 Charles Turner b. 1867

Bees/Animal Behavior 65

Lab 13 Susan La Flesche Picotte b. 1865

Public Health/Houseflies 69

Lab 14 Mary Agnes Chase b.1869

Agrostology/Grasses 77

Las 15 Ynés Mexía b. 1870

Plant Collection/Identification 79

Lab 16 Alexander Fleming b. 1881

Fungi/Penicillin 83

Lab 17 Ernest Everett Just b. 1883

Cell Physiology 87

Lab 18 Jacques Monod b. 1910

Gene Expression 91

Lab 19 Margaret S. Collins b. 1922

Zoology/Termites 95

Lab 20 Esther Lederberg b. 1922

Lambda Phage/Replica Plating 99

Lab 21 June Almeida b. 1930

Coronaviruses/Agglutination 103

Lab 22 Luis Baptists b. 1941

Ornithology/Bird Vocalizations 107

Lab 23 Patricia Bath b. 1942

Medical Devices/Cataract Surgery 111

Lab 24 Danielle Lee b. 1974

Pattern Recognition/Science Communication 115

Lab 25 Rae Wynn-Grant b. 1985

Carnivore Ecology/Animal Behavior 119

Glossary 122

References 123

Acknowledgments 125

About the Author 126

Index 127

Editorial Reviews

“Timely…this attractive title will appeal to parents and caregivers who are looking for hands-on, nonscreen oriented activities for student enrichment.”—Jennifer Knight, North Olympic Lib. Syst., Port Angeles, WA, School Library Journal

The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Biology for Kids is packed full of fun, educational experiments and activities that are anchored by biographies of biologists who transformed science. This book introduces readers to scientists of color, past and present, who have made significant contributions, but who are often unrecognized because of prejudice. This is such a thoughtful book from Liz Lee Heinecke who continues to provide inspiring resources for engaging kids in STEM

—Stephani Page, PhD (she/her/hers) Biochemist/Biophysicist ARC Network Community Engagement Manager

Biology for Kids is an absolute delight! Charming illustrations complement the substantive biology topics, famous biologist bios, and easy-to-conduct demonstrations and experiments. The featured scientists represent a diversity of biological fields and the population at large. As a career biologist, I confidently recommend this book for budding naturalists and biologists—Joanne Manaster, Senior Instructor in Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

Gr 3–5—Science blogger and writer Heinecke's latest addition to "The Kitchen Pantry Scientist" series focuses on biology. Single-page biographies about scientists accompany hands-on experiments that have a connection to the scientist's work. Some pairings work better than others; similarly, some of the learning activities are more scientifically based than others. Heinecke does a relatively good job of including both famous and lesser-known biologists. Female scientists and scientists of color are included, such as Susan La Flesche Picotte and Charles Turner. The biographical subjects cover a vast scientific time line, from the 1600s to modern times. The timely volume features references to the development of vaccines, public health, and the initial identification of coronavirus. There are stylized digital illustrations of each biologist and clear, step-by-step photographs of the experiments. The simple layout is easy to navigate. Back matter includes links to web resources and more information, a glossary, and an index. VERDICT Although the featured experiments and biographies are uneven, this attractive title will appeal to parents and caregivers who are looking for hands-on, nonscreen oriented activities for student enrichment.—Jennifer Knight, North Olympic Lib. Syst., Port Angeles, WA

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