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History of Science in 100 Pictures
Series: 100 Pictures
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This book is ideal for children with a keen interest in science and history, encouraging young minds to explore the wonders of scientific progress through engaging visuals and accessible explanations.
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See moreDiscover how scientists changed the world, from inventing life-saving medicines and probing the secrets of the smallest particles to sending people to the Moon – and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again. With illustrations, photographs and links to specially selected websites for more information.
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Discover how scientists changed the world, from inventing life-saving medicines and probing the secrets of the smallest particles to sending people to the Moon—and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again.
With illustrations, photographs, and links to specially selected websites for more information, History of Science in 100 Pictures provides a fascinating journey through scientific discovery.
Series: 100 Pictures
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History of Science in 100 Pictures
Discover how scientists changed the world, from inventing life-saving medicines and probing the secrets of the smallest particles to sending people to the Moon—and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again. With illustrations, photographs, and links to specially selected websites for more information, History of Science in 100 Pictures provides a fascinating journey through scientific discovery.Hardback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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ISBN: 9781474948227
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 October 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ian McNee
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Abigail Wheatley joined Usborne Publishing in 2002 after completing a doctorate on medieval castles. She's still writing books about castles, but has branched out into areas such as science, art and cookery. She lives in a little book-filled house in Kent, with views of a real castle from her bedroom window.
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