The Science Book: Everything You Need to Know about the World and How It Works - Softcover

Geographic, National

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426208081 ISBN 13: 9781426208089

Publisher: National Geographic, 2011

Synopsis

This heavily-illustrated resource is a treasure trove of essential and fascinating scientific information perfect for inquisitive minds of every age, encapsulating centuries of scientific thought in one volume. Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, scientific facts, and the most up-to-date questions are all explained in detailed text complemented by visually arresting graphics. Six major sections ranging from the universe and the planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are further broken down into subsections that encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear power. The well-structured organisation of this book with its numerous sections and chapters offers readers an entertaining introduction to the large field of natural sciences and allows just as well for quick reference.

About this title

About the Author:

Marshall Brain is the founder of the award-winning website HowStuffWorks.com. A graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he earned his master's in computer science from North Carolina State University, where he later taught. Named one of the Carolina's top entrepreneurs by Ernst & Young, Brain is also a distinguished speaker and author of more than a dozen books, in which he masterfully simplifies complex subject matter into a digestible format for people of all ages and experience levels.

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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1426208081
• ISBN 13: 9781426208089
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432