The science book : explore and learn the big ideas of science / editor, Matilda Gollon.
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TextSeries: Big Ideas seriesPublisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015Copyright date: ©2015Edition: Updated editionDescription: 304 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780241188064; 0241188067Subject(s): Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature | Science -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 500 Summary: In this book, all the big ideas in science, are simply explained. It is part of the popular Big Ideas series. The "Science Book" explores the history of science, and how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus' ideas were contentious and what the discovery of DNA meant. This book includes all the big scientific ideas and discoveries are brought to life with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps', plus every area of science is covered, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths and physics. In this book, you will be brought up-to-date on scientific ideas from black holes to genetic engineering with eye-catching artworks showing how the ideas of key scientists have impacted our understanding of the world. Whether you are a science student or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The "Science Book" is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Junior Non Fiction | QJ 500 SCI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111062297864 |
Includes index.
Adapted from The Science Reference Library, 2010.
Includes index.
In this book, all the big ideas in science, are simply explained. It is part of the popular Big Ideas series. The "Science Book" explores the history of science, and how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus' ideas were contentious and what the discovery of DNA meant. This book includes all the big scientific ideas and discoveries are brought to life with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps', plus every area of science is covered, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths and physics. In this book, you will be brought up-to-date on scientific ideas from black holes to genetic engineering with eye-catching artworks showing how the ideas of key scientists have impacted our understanding of the world. Whether you are a science student or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The "Science Book" is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.
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