Science : the definitive visual guide

Summary: "Delve into the history of science and the discoveries that changed the world with Science. This brand new edition is fully up-to-date, and covers everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, IVF, and global warming. Using lavish illustrations and key scientific moments, Science takes you on a journey through the history of science, picking out every event, invention, experiment, theory, and individual that you need to know. From the dawn of science to the information age, Science biographies major players in the history of science, including Galileo Galilei, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, and Alan Turing. Follow the story of science into the future and understand the significance of of every discovery and it's place in scientific thought. Perfect for anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery and suitable for the whole family, Science is the definitive guide to our remarkable history of information." --Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 1465454209
ISBN: 9781465454201
ISBN: 0241240476
ISBN: 9780241240472
Physical Description: 512 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps, portraits ; 31 cm
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Edition: Revised edition.
Publisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index. "Revised & updated 2nd edition" - cover. Originally published: 2009.
Formatted Contents Note:	The dawn of science, prehistory to 1500 -- Renaissance & Enlightenment, 1500-1700 -- The Industrial Revolution, 1700-1890 -- The Atomic Age, 1890-1970 -- The Information Age, 1700 onward -- Reference.