Exploring History: Science & Technology: Humanity's Quest for Knowledge and Explanations - Hardcover

Farndon, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754804542 ISBN 13: 9780754804543

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2000

Synopsis

"Exploring history" is a series of books that takes the reader through time, exploring the reality of what it was like to live in the past. Together the series spans the whole of the human era, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world. Follow in the steps of scientists, engineers and inventors on a journey of challenge and discovery that spans 2000 years. Meet the men and women whose brilliant minds, quest for knowledge, and determination have shaped the way we live. "Science and Technology" traces the evolution of scientific thought and the most amazing breakthroughs, from the ancient Greeks to the world of the microchip.

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From the Back Cover

Follow in the steps of scientists, engineers and inventors on a journey of challenge and discovery that spans 2,000 years. Meet the men and women whose brilliant minds, quest for knowledge, and determination have shaped the way we live. Science and Technology traces the evolution of scientific thought and the most amazing breakthroughs, from the ancient Greeks to the world of the microchip.

This is an accessible and exciting illustrated reference book that the whole family will enjoy using.
-- Detailed panels highlight major advances
-- Clear diagrams illustrate theories
-- Fact boxes pinpoint key dates

From the Inside Flap

Scientific breakthroughs are often the result of years of painstaking research, but a sudden, profound insight can sometimes provide the right solution.

Trace the development of discoveries and inventions that have shaped the way we live. Learn how modern technology is built on the foundations of early thought, and how science has evolved through the centuries. Vivid illustrations and photographs bring the great scientific thinkers and their work to life, making this a valuable book for every family reference shelf.

Exploring History is a series of books that takes the reader through time, exploring the reality of what it was like to live in the past. Together the series spans the whole of the human era, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754804542
• ISBN 13: 9780754804543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64