A biography on the life of Frenchman Antoine Lavoisier, a scientist who discovered important things about chemicals and identified many basic substances called elements. Known as the founder of modern chemistry, Lavoisier also created the system for naming combinations of elements that scientists still use today.

Includes index and glossary.

The man who changed science -- A fortunate start -- Scientist and freethinker -- Doing important work -- Trying to make a difference -- Death by guillotine -- Chemist : Marye Anne Fox.