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How Science Works

The Facts Visually Explained
By DK
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How Science Works by DK offers an engaging exploration into scientific concepts, dissecting complex ideas into easy-to-understand visuals and explanations. It covers a wide range of topics within science and nature, aiming to clarify how scientific principles are applied in everyday life. This book is an excellent resource for both curious beginners and those looking to refresh their understanding of scientific phenomena.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the mechanics behind scientific phenomena and eager to explore complex concepts through clear visuals and straightforward explanations. It's ideal for readers who appreciate a blend of engaging illustrations with concise, informative text to better understand the principles shaping our universe.

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How Science Works

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Understand science like never before.

This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy.

In How Science Works, you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole works, or what happens in a tsunami, this indispensable guide is for you.

Rather than long columns of text, How Science Works is filled with diagrams and infographics, to make even the most difficult concept fun and easy to grasp. Turn the pages to understand dark matter, radioactivity, and so much more, and find answers to the really big questions including how life began, will the Universe end, and are we really alone?

With hours of enthralling reading, How Science Works is the book you wished you'd had at school and it's the one you'll want for your family.

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How Science Works by DK is praised for its engaging and accessible content, featuring easy-to-understand diagrams and infographics that appeal to both young and adult readers. The standout graphics are highlighted for their ability to simplify complex scientific concepts effectively.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241287279

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 924g

Pages: 256

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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