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Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in
The Science Book.**
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky
topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about
Science in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners
looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike!
The Science Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through
eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Science,
with:
- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core
concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and
graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of
understanding
The Science Book is the perfect introduction to every area of this
topic - astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths, and physics,
aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to
gain more of an overview. Here you'll 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 smart phones.
Your Science Questions, Simply Explained
What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and
radiation? If you thought it was difficult to learn structure and
behavior of the physical and natural world, The Science Book presents
key information in a clear layout. Learn about the history of science,
covering topics like why Copernicus's ideas were controversial, how
Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity, and
how Crick and Watson suggested a structure for DNA - with superb mind
maps and step-by-step summaries.
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The Big Ideas Series
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With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Science Book is part of
the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking
graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to
understand.