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The Science Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained
By DK
Series: DK Big Ideas
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The Science Book by DK explores fundamental scientific concepts and breakthroughs throughout history. It presents complex ideas in an easy-to-understand format using engaging visuals and concise explanations. Covering a range of topics from physics and chemistry to biology and astronomy, it offers readers a comprehensive overview of scientific advancements and their impact on the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history and development of scientific ideas, as it delves into key discoveries and theories in an accessible and engaging way. It's perfect for anyone looking to grasp complex concepts with the help of clear explanations and stunning visuals.

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The Science Book

Explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. This book helps you discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus' ideas were contentious and what the discovery of DNA meant.

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All the big ideas in science, simply explained.

Discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smartphones.

What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? The Science Book presents the fascinating story behind these and other of the world's most important concepts in maths, chemistry, physics, and biology in plain English, with easy-to-grasp "mind maps" and eye-catching artworks.

Albert Einstein once quoted Isaac Newton: "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Follow context panels in The Science Book to trace how one scientist's ideas informed the next. See, for example, how Alan Turing's "universal computing machine" in the 1940s led to smartphones, or how Carl Linnaeus's classifications led to Darwin's theory of evolution, the sequencing of the human genome, and life-saving gene therapies.

Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Science Book is the perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.

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The Science Book by DK is praised for its visually engaging presentation and clear explanations, making it accessible to both science enthusiasts and beginners. Reviewers appreciate the chronological exploration of scientific concepts and discoveries, noting that it effectively covers a wide range of topics with informative illustrations. The book is well-received for its ability to simplify complex ideas and inspire curiosity about the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409350156

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1148g

Pages: 352

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Featured Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: DK Big Ideas

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