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The Science Book
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- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Leighton Pugh
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 5 December 2019
- Run Time
- 15 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and maths, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science.
Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Isaac Newton gets the credit for them, and what the discovery of DNA meant.
All the big scientific ideas are brought to life with pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps' - from evolution and continental drift to black holes and genetic engineering, showing how the ideas of famous scientists have affected our understanding of the world.
Whether you are a science student, a historian, or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The Science Book, narrated by Leughton Pugh, is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.
© 2014 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Leighton Pugh
- Duration
- 15 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 December 2019
- ISBN
- 9780241448908
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- History of science, Biography: science, technology and medicine, Reference works
Synopsis
Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and maths, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science.Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Isaac Newton gets the credit for them, and what the discovery of DNA meant. All the big scientific ideas are brought to life with pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps' - from evolution and continental drift to black holes and genetic engineering, showing how the ideas of famous scientists have affected our understanding of the world. Whether you are a science student, a historian, or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The Science Book, narrated by Leughton Pugh, is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.© 2014 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio
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