Robert Boyle: Trailblazer of Science

The Sowers

by John Hudson Tiner, Michael L. Denman (Illustrator)

He became the best known and most respected scientist of his day. He lived a devout Christian life, using his science to glorify God.

Genres: Biography, Science, History, Childrens, Nonfiction

181 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 1989

About the author

John Hudson Tiner is a lifelong educator, and has acquired a reputation for writing clearly about science. He has wide-ranging interests, and has also written about American history and several of the sciences. He and his wife, Jeanene, live in Missouri.

Reviews

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been an engaging read aloud for our homeschool to accompany our chemistry unit study. Parts of it are so compelling that I found myself reading ahead of our children. The author does a brilliant job of painting the character of Robert Boyle. By the end of the book, one really feels as if they know him and could be his friend.

[Thequaminator · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting biography about a very interesting man. I wish there were more biographies about him.

Very good example of a Christian and a scientist and engineer. Every young person wanting to go into any of those fields should read this book and learn from his diligence, creativity, and generosity.

Written for teenagers, the sentences and topics were sometimes choppy and left you wanting more.

[Diane Blum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating read. A truly great scientific mind.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really excellent! Can't wait to read more in this series!

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the Sowers Series are wonderful books!!