Explore the innovations of science as you’ve never seen them before with this visual guide. From the humble beginnings of scientific inquiry through to today’s information age, journey through the history of science via its people, inventions, and discoveries. This updated 3rd edition explores astronomy, biology, geology, mathematics, and more in stunning visual detail. Inside, readers will find the most recent scientific discoveries across fields from astronomy to genetics, scientific concepts explained through clear, instantly understandable text combined with informative diagrams and CGIs, feature spreads illuminating the breakthroughs that changed the world, and “Before” and “After” panels that let readers follow a particular theme throughout the book. This fully comprehensive visual guide delves into the groundbreaking moments in science that changed the world, exploring the experiments, theories, and individuals behind each, and why each one matters so much to the development of scientific thought, from Greek geometry to quantum physics. The book also profiles great scientists such as Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, and Marie Curie, giving readers deeper insight into the people behind each discovery. Updated to include the latest scientific developments, from recent advances in genetic engineering to the detection of gravitational waves 100 years after Einstein predicted their existence, Science is the ultimate gift for any science or history enthusiast.
ISBN 13: 9780241446331
Author: DK
