Timelines of Science: The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Shaped the World - Softcover

DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465442472 ISBN 13: 9781465442475

Publisher: DK, 2015

Synopsis

From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science.

Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery.

Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you’ll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail.



Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.

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Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1465442472
• ISBN 13: 9781465442475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400