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The Definitive Visual Guide
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A beautifully illustrated, thematically arranged history of science—covering great scientists, inventions, and ideas—that has been updated to include the latest scientific advances.
Delve into the story of science—from astronomy and biology to geology and mathematics—with this illustrated guide to the great scientists, discoveries, and inventions that shaped our world.
Going from the dawn of science to the information age, Science tells you all there is to know about groundbreaking events, experiments, theories, and individuals, as well as explaining why each is so significant to the development of scientific thought.
Lavish illustrations and stunning photographs help to tell the story of innovation, from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics. Fascinating biographies of key players— including Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, and Marie Curie—give you more information about the people behind each discovery.
Packed full of straightforward and informative diagrams and CGIs, Science clearly explains how scientific principles—from algebra to how the heart beats—actually work.
Updated to include the latest scientific developments, from recent advances in genetic engineering to the detection of gravitational waves 100 years after Einstein predicted their existence, Science is the ultimate book for anyone who wants to know more about how we came to understand the world around us.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241446331
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Contributors:
- Editor-in-chief Adam Hart-Davis
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 263.0mm
Height: 308.0mm
Weight: 2705g
Pages: 520
About the Author
A writer, broadcaster, and photographer, Editorial Consultant Adam Hart-Davis is a popular and respected explainer of science and engineering. He presented the BBC series What the Romans Did For Us, followed by further programmes on the Victorians, Tudors and Stuarts, and Ancients. He also co-presented Tomorrow's World, Science Shack, The Cosmos- A Beginner's Guide, and Just Another Day, about the science and technology of everyday life. He is the author of more than 35 books on science, invention, and history.
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