Book Series · 2 Books

Lives of Books

In order from Lives of the Scientists to Lives of the Scientists.

The Lives of series is a set of 2 chapter books by Kathleen Krull, published in 2013. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 95 pages.

Lives of the Scientists
Lives of the Musicians
Lives of the Scientists
Lives of the Scientists
Lives of the Musicians
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lives of the Scientists
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$1994
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Lives of the Scientists

By Kathleen Krull, Kathryn Hewitt (Illustrator)

Discover the quirky, unexpected sides of history's greatest scientists.

96 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Uncover the hidden quirks of history's greatest minds, from Galileo's rebellious streak to Einstein's love for joke books. 'Lives of the Scientists' reveals the eccentricities and passions that shaped their groundbreaking work. What secrets did these brilliant figures hide behind their serious facades? Dive into a world where soap bubbles and disguises meet scientific genius, and explore the surprising lives of those who changed the world.
The complete set

Lives of Series

2 books · Published 2013

Series
Sale price
$1994

Lives of the Scientists

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Discover the quirky, unexpected sides of history's greatest scientists.

Lives of the Musicians

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11

Uncover the humorous tales of 20 legendary composers and musicians.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lives of series?

There are 2 books in the Lives of series. It began with Lives of the Scientists in 2013, and the newest book, Lives of the Scientists, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Lives of books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Lives of book is the longest?

Lives of the Scientists is the longest book in the series at 16,738 words (96 pages).

Which Lives of book is the shortest?

Lives of the Musicians is the shortest at 15,514 words (96 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Lives of to life.

01

Kathleen Krull

Author
02

Kathryn Hewitt

Illustrator

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