A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout
history, for curious readers of all ages
Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space,
the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth.
People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to
make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek
philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the
computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered,
examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so
earthshaking that people understood the world--or themselves--in an
entirely new way.
This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of
science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun
replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the
surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic
table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the
structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the
DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration.
Emphasizing surprising and personal stories of scientists both famous
and unsung, A Little History of Science traces the march of science
through the centuries. The book opens a window on the exciting and
unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar
that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas.
With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a
volume for young and old to treasure together.
