Science: Inventions and Discoveries Year by Year (Visual Timelines)
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This book is a time machine!
Young readers can take a thrilling ride through the history of science - a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people and unexpected revelations. Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this highly visual full-color guide sets out information concisely and with clarity, accompanied by with beautiful illustrations. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics - from the discovery of fire and the spoked wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.
Includes:
• Stone Age: early humans, creating fire and using tools
• Ancient civilizations: early writing, astrology and medicine.
• The Medieval and Modern periods: the Renaissance, the Solar System and the Plague
• 18th & 19th century: the Enlightenment, vaccinations and evolution
• 20th century: World Wars, computers, and the space race
• Contemporary life : the internet, genetic engineering and Covid-19
Featuring figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, this is a great way for readers to discover the history of science, or to reinforce their understanding by putting facts in context and developing a sense of chronology and perspective.
- ISBN:
- 9781398820227
- Publication Date:
- 2023-02-14
- Publisher:
- Arcturus Publishing Limited
- Language:
- English
- Page Count:
- 128
- Age Classification:
- Ages 9 to 12
- Size:
- 11.25" l x 9.25" w x 0.5" h
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- Kids
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