Book Series · 8 Books

Giants of Science Books

In order from Leonardo da Vinci to Charles Darwin.

The Giants of Science series is a set of 8 chapter books by Kathleen Krull, published between 2005 and 2015. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 140 pages.

Leonardo da Vinci
Isaac Newton
Marie Curie
Sigmund Freud
Albert Einstein
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Leonardo da Vinci
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Leonardo da Vinci

By Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of a genius who redefined science.

128 pages· 17,515 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Explore the groundbreaking notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary who bridged the medieval and modern worlds. Through observation and experimentation, he reimagined science. What mysteries did he uncover?
The complete set

Giants of Science Series

8 books · Published 2005–2015

Series
Sale price
$858

Leonardo da Vinci

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Discover the secrets of a genius who redefined science.

Isaac Newton

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Discover the genius and contradictions of Isaac Newton amid 17th-century turmoil.

Marie Curie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A pioneering scientist defies odds to win two Nobel Prizes in male-dominated fields.

Sigmund Freud

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Explore the mind's mysteries with the father of psychoanalysis.

Albert Einstein

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

A thinker overturns physics, becoming a celebrity genius.

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$858

Albert Einstein

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A genius redefines physics with thought experiments, challenging the known universe.

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$858

Benjamin Franklin

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Discover the electrifying secrets behind Benjamin Franklin's groundbreaking experiments.

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$759

Charles Darwin

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A scientist's groundbreaking theory risks igniting controversy.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Giants of Science series?

There are 8 books in the Giants of Science series. It began with Leonardo da Vinci in 2005, and the newest book, Charles Darwin, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Giants of Science books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Giants of Science to life.

01

Kathleen Krull

Author
02

Boris Kulikov

Illustrator

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