EAN: 9780241600979

TIMELINES OF SCIENCE - DK GEBUNDEN

Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key
milestones and events to life in visual timelines. Offering a uniquely accessible and visual
approach  this visual science book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and
how they have shaped all of our lives. The history of humankind has been driven by scientific
discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time  to the
modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today  science has defined the story
of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear  easy-to-read text 
Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded across the globe  and
delves into the story of scientific ideas  practice  and progress one step at a time. This
visual science book features: - Beautifully illustrated timelines showing events  discoveries 
and breakthroughs in the order they happened. - Expanded entries dig deeper into crucial events
and topics. - Double page features and panels provide visual explanations of the modern-day
understanding of science topics. - Mini-profiles highlight key scientists and other figures of
interest. This visually engaging guide to the history of science brings the subject to life
through historic paintings  photographs  drawings  maps  and more! With the easy-to-follow
timeline format  it's easy to grasp different scientific discoveries and breakthroughs
throughout history. Plus you can see the bigger picture with a truly global coverage -
including the work of scientists from the Arab world  China  Europe  and North America.

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