Discusses the life of the discoverer of oxygen, Joseph Priestley, who was also a gifted linguist and teacher. Grade 6-8 This introductory title follows the scientist from his childhood in Fieldhead, England, to his death in Northumberland, PA. Full-page FYInfo chapter inserts are devoted to such subjects as 18th-century England; Benjamin Franklin; and the Dissenters, a varied group that included Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, and others who had broken away from the Church of England, including Priestley. The chronology presents significant events in his life, while the Timeline of Discovery highlights relevant scientific advances from the 16th century to the present. Color photographs and illustrations are featured throughout. The attractive, open layout makes this title especially appealing to reluctant readers. Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Kate A. Conley is a freelance editor and writer. She grew up in suburban Minneapolis and graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in English and Spanish. Today, Kate’s favorite projects are nonfiction books for students in the lower and middle grades, and she especially enjoys writing biographies and histories. Kate currently lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with her husband, Vincent. Used Book in Good Condition