Nanotechnologist

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.

About the author

Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. They cover U.S. and world history and culture, science and nature, and English grammar. Ann has also enjoyed careers as a children's book editor and an advertising copywriter. An avid traveler, she has toured Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she now lives in Chicago. She enjoys biking, kayaking, and flying kites.

Product details

• Authors: Ann Heinrichs
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2009
• EAN: 9781602793071
• ISBN: 978-1-60279-307-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 241 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: 21st Century Skills Library: C; Cool Science Careers
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics