Science

Science

Science is not just an adventure of the mind; it’s a feast for the eyes. For proof, turn to Science: The Definitive Visual Guide. This magnificently illustrated volume tells the story of science from earliest times to the present, covering everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics. The book is organized chronologically, covering, in turn, scientific breakthroughs that occurred during the dawn of the sciences; the Renaissance and Enlightenment; the Industrial Revolution; the Atomic Age; and the Information Age. Each section features spreads that illuminate a specific event, discovery, invention, experiment, theory or individual. For example, the first section focuses on fire and cooking, the wheel and early surgery, along with Pythagoras, Archimedes and Al-Hazen. A bit further along, the book delves into magnetism, circulation of the blood and the nature of light, while illuminating the contributions of Galileo, Boyle and Newton. Electric circuits, thermodynamics and statistics are here as well, along with the revolution wrought by Darwin. Moving closer to the present, we witness the advances of X-rays, penicillin and the Big Bang. The final section of the book spotlights everything from artificial intelligence and robotics to nanotechnology and the Large Hadron Collider. Complete with timelines and an extensive reference section that sets out key scientific principles and formulas, Science: The Definitive Visual Guide is a user-friendly portal to humanity’s greatest quest.

Hardcover: 512 pages

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, Inc. ( October 01, 2009 )

Item #: 82-6230

ISBN: 9780756655709

Product Dimensions: 9.875 x 11.75 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 91.0 ounces