The sciencebook : everything you need to know about the world and how it works /
The sciencebook : everything you need to know about the world and how it works /
Science book
[authors, Matthias Delbrück ... et al.]
- Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008
- 431 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
"Foreword by Marshall Brain"--Cover Includes index At head of title on cover: National Geographic Includes fold-out pages
The universe -- The earth -- Biology -- Chemistry -- Physics and technology -- Mathematics
Encapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Six major sections, ranging from the universe and planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear power--with particular attention given to subjects in the news today, like climate change and genetic engineering. Includes 2,000 illustrations, 3-D graphics and pictograms
9781426203374 (hbk.) 1426203373 (hbk.) 9781426203695 1426203691 9781426203701 (deluxe) 1426203705 (deluxe)
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"Foreword by Marshall Brain"--Cover Includes index At head of title on cover: National Geographic Includes fold-out pages
The universe -- The earth -- Biology -- Chemistry -- Physics and technology -- Mathematics
Encapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Six major sections, ranging from the universe and planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear power--with particular attention given to subjects in the news today, like climate change and genetic engineering. Includes 2,000 illustrations, 3-D graphics and pictograms
9781426203374 (hbk.) 1426203373 (hbk.) 9781426203695 1426203691 9781426203701 (deluxe) 1426203705 (deluxe)
Science--Popular works
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