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Science Year by Year: The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World
Hardback
Main Details
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Science Year by Year: The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) DK
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By (author) Robert Winston
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 288,Width 242 |
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Category/Genre | History of science |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781409316138
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Classifications | Dewey:509 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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Imprint |
DK
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Publication Date |
1 October 2013 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Ultimate guide to the discoveries that changed the world From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. ? Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you'll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artefacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail.? Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Science Year by Year, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.
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