Budding scientists and those entering the fascinating world of science for fun or study will find inspiration in this fourth volume of Scientists. The series presents detailed biographies of the women and men whose theories, discoveries, and inventions have revolutionized science and society. From Nicolaus Copernicus to Bill Gates and Elijah McCoy to Margaret Mead, Scientists explores the pioneers and their innovations that students most want to learn about.

Scientists from around the world and from all times are featured, in fields such as astronomy, ecology, oceanography, physics, and more.

Scientists, volume 4, begins with a list of the scientists in all four volumes, categorized by fields ranging from aeronautical engineering to zoology; a timeline of major scientific breakthroughs; and a glossary of scientific terms used in the text. The volume concludes with a cumulative subject index for the series so students can easily find the people, inventions, and theories discussed throughout Scientists.