Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Ivan PavlovExploring the Mysteries of BehaviorSeries: Great Minds of ScienceBy Barbara R. Saunders DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews AwardsAwards Although Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov is best known for his experiments with dogs, which were key to the development of behaviorism, few realize that he actually won the 1904 Nobel Prize for his research on digestion. In this latest title in the GREAT MINDS OF SCIENCE series, author Barbara Saunders examines Pavlov’s enormous contributions to our modern understanding of the relationship between the mind and body.Publication Date: 07/01/2006Copyright: 2006Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2005031648ATOS Reading Level: 8.5ATOS Points: 2.0Quiz #: 111763AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 612.009FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-2506-6$34.27$25.70 "The text is readable while being scholarly enough for research . . . It is well organized and a good length for middle school students . . . Good for research but enjoyable enough for pleasure reading . . . Solid biography for middle school students . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2007"These books will be welcome additions to collections in need of science biographies . . . The accessible texts have an inviting, open format and offer many anecdotes to bring these scientists to life. A list of activities related to their work is a nice touch for more curious students."School Library Journal, June 2007". . . an interesting and thorough biography of the famous Russian scientist . . . One strength of this text is that Ivan Pavlov is characterized as a person influenced by his family and his colleagues, not as an isolated entity . . . This book is a useful introduction to classical conditioning."Science Books & Films, May/June 2007See all reviews Science Books & Films BEST BOOKS FOR JUNIOR HIGH & YOUNG ADULTS 2007 Loading… Other books in Great Minds of Science 1234 Loading… Loading… Reviews"Both biographical and scientific material is clearly presented in sufficient detail to inform school reports."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2007". . . an interesting and thorough biography of the famous Russian scientist . . . One strength of this text is that Ivan Pavlov is characterized as a person influenced by his family and his colleagues, not as an isolated entity . . . This book is a useful introduction to classical conditioning."Science Books & Films, May/June 2007"These books will be welcome additions to collections in need of science biographies . . . The accessible texts have an inviting, open format and offer many anecdotes to bring these scientists to life. A list of activities related to their work is a nice touch for more curious students."School Library Journal, June 2007"The text is readable while being scholarly enough for research . . . It is well organized and a good length for middle school students . . . Good for research but enjoyable enough for pleasure reading . . . Solid biography for middle school students . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2007 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-2506-6 List Price: $34.27 Discount Price: $25.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble