Ah! Outside of the box thinkers have such a tough row to hoe. Under-appreciated at best, unappreciated by many and occasionally despised, ostracized, ignored or penalized. Really though, what is knowledge? It's tenuous, subject to change and should be challenged. Before the World was Ready presents eight scientists who challenged the status quo and paid a price. Meticulously researched and thoroughly entertaining, Ms. Eamer enlightens the reader about eight trailblazers of science but connects their ideas to others who came before or after. She also engagingly explains the historical context. The book is colorfully designed and the unusual yet humorous illustrations certain fit the theme of the book in that they were drawn with the artist's non-dominant hand. It would be an excellent addition to any collection. Show it to your science teachers and suggest it to not only to your science-minded students but also to students who don't love science.
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