Timelines of science
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Timelines of science
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Timelines of science
Oclc number
1291873245
Summary
Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavor have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang
Table Of Contents
The ancient world -- The age of wonder -- The dawn of science -- The age of steam -- The war years -- The space age -- The information age
Target audience
juvenile
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