Science Book: Everything You Need to Know about the World and How It Works by Foreward by Marshall Brain; By (Author) National Geographic
	List Price:   $35.00 Unit Price:   $28.00 You Save:   $7.00 (20%) ISBN-10:   1426203373 ISBN-13:   9781426203374 Publisher:   Random House PS [MD]; National Geographic Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   October 2008 Pages:   432 Format:   Hardcover
Description/Notes
A delight for the casual reader, yet so complete and wide-ranging that science buffs and students will welcome it,The Science Bookencapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, and the most up-to-date investigations are explained in detailed text, and 2,000 vivid illustrationsincluding 3-D graphics and pictogramsmake the information even more accessible and amazing to discover. The Science Bookoffers both a general overview of topics for the browsing reader and more specific information for those seeking deeper insight into a particular subject. Six major sections, ranging from the universe and planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear powerwith particular attention given to subjects in the news today, like climate change and genetic engineering. The innovative organization allows for quick reference, while numerous fact boxes and cross-references emphasize the many links among modern scientific fields. Visual elements make even the most involved discussions easy to understand. The successes of National GeographicsVisual History of the WorldandThe Knowledge Bookunderscore the market for accessible resources such as this. Attractively priced for gift-giving and loaded with essential information,The Science Bookwill shine as an indispensable family reference.