Diane Lincoln
Reviews for Science Discovery Files
Matt O'Dowd, Writer and Host of PBS Space Time:
"Diane Lincoln is a brilliant teacher and a masterful storyteller. In Science Discovery Files, she takes the true accounts of several world-changing scientific discoveries and crafts them into riveting detective stories. You get so wrapped up in each mystery that it's easy to forget how much you're learning! The writing is extremely accessible, but the book also goes deep, exploring historical and scientific ideas that are often glossed over in popular accounts of these subjects."
Janet Riehecky, Award-winning Author of over 100 Children's Books:
"This is a delightful book! It invites students of all ages to share in the wonder of scientific discovery. Telling the stories of each scientist's own journey brings a personal touch allowing students to identify with these scientists and feel as if they, too, could make an amazing discovery of their own. The writing is warm and inviting. It is sure to inspire students to pursue their own scientific investigations."
Sean Carroll, Author of Something Deeply Hidden:
"Nothing will get you excited about science better than hearing about the real, often wild, stories of how it actually happens. Diane Lincoln has assembled some of the most interesting and important episodes from scientific history, and relates them in an engaging and inspiring way."
Stephen M. Cohen, Ph.D., Author of America's Scientific Treasures:
"Science Discovery Files is a breath of fresh air, showing that science is a pan-human endeavor. It is a valuable resource for the younger set of teens, for those less interested or skeptical of science, and is a jumping-off point for discussions of 'science in context' lessons."
James Kakalios, Physics Professor and Author of The Physics of Superheroes:
"Diane Lincoln's Science Discovery Files profiles superheroes of science who may not be household names, but have changed our understanding of the world and the universe and helped us all live better and healthier lives. In this clear and engaging book, you'll meet the African-American doctor who performed the first open heart surgery, the woman who measured the size of the galaxy and the father-son duo who figured out what killed the dinosaurs. These scientists all share a deep spirit of curiosity and a willingness to follow their ideas, lessons that will inspire students to perhaps one day join this Legion of Super Scientists!"
Caroline McCullagh, book reviewer for Mensa Bulletin wrote:
several glowing paragraphs that began by calling Science Discovery Files "the best of the bunch" and ended with, "In addition to being a good read, the book fills part of the need for science education in America."
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Diane Lincoln is a former middle school science teacher who taught university classes in the evening. She has written for online media.
(To see her articles click on "Articles" above.)
Diane just finished her first science fiction novel, "The Wazuria System" (working title) and is looking for an agent.