Story of Science by Anna Claybourne

Story of Science by Anna Claybourne

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Contains real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. This title covers such diverse subjects as geology, the solar system, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. It also contains a full glossary of technical terms and Internet-links to encourage further learning.

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Story of Science by Anna Claybourne

This book contains real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. It covers such diverse subjects as geology, the solar system, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The development of each scientific theory and discovery is detailed over each double page, showing not only how scientists discovered them, but also how they have influenced the other discoveries that followed. It is humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and Internet-links to encourage further learning.
A must read for science fans: challenging, fun & informative* Dr. Gemma Balmer *
The essential guidebook for any science enthusiast, leading you through the wonderful world of science. The book contains a wealth of information detailing the most important moments in science: the discovery that the earth is round, Newton’s law of gravity, Darwin’s theory of evolution, Watson & Crick’s discovery of the structure of DNA, vaccinations, antibiotics and a whole host of other fascinating scientific discoveries. Throughout the journey the book explains how science has changed over time, taking us back to the ancient Egyptians and moving through to current state-of-the-art techniques employed by scientists today. A must read for science fans: challenging, fun & informative. * Dr. Gemma Balmer *
The story of science begins in ancient Egyptian times and continues until the present day. I liked it a lot, especially because of the entertaining descriptions and the funny but helpful pictures alongside them. * Noah (age 10), The Biologist *
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ISBN 13 9780746090114
ISBN 10 0746090110
Title Story of Science
Author Anna Claybourne
Series Narrative Non Fiction
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Year published 2008-11-28
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.