100 Steps for Science: Why it works and how it happened - Hardcover

Gillespie, Lisa Jane; Du, Yukai

 
9781847808059: 100 Steps for Science: Why it works and how it happened

Synopsis

'stunning...succeeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting and visually accessible way' Born to Engineer
'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' How it Works

Plunge into the world of science and learn about humankind’s ten most important discoveries, including stars, wheels, numbers, light, medicine, sound, atoms, materials, energy and life.

See how early scientific observations made by ancient civilizations went on to shape our world today, and learn how technology evolved over time in ten breakthrough moments for each of the ten key discoveries.

​From the invention of the wheel, which was adapted over thousands of years to power the powerful modern engines of the modern age, learn how simple steps in science led to giant leaps for mankind.

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About the Author

Irish-born, London-based LISA JANE GILLESPIE studied science for many years before editing all sorts of children's books. She's combined her love and talent to pen Science 100: 10 Key Discoveries x 10 Revolutionary Steps.

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9781847808431: 100 Steps for Science: why it works and how it happened (Science X 10)

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ISBN 10:  1847808433 ISBN 13:  9781847808431
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions, 2017
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